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Rachel J. Vinson

Senior Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm
Oakland, CA

About Rachel J. Vinson

Rachel J. Vinson is a Senior Attorney specializing in Employment Law at Wilshire Law Firm. Ms. Vinson represents clients in wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, workplace retaliation, and wage and hour class actions, including Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. Ms. Vinson's experience includes drafting pleadings, pre-trial and discovery motions, class notice and settlement documents, and dispositive motions. She is adept at handling depositions, including conducting mock depositions to maximize her client's comfort and familiarity with the litigation and deposition process.

Ms. Vinson is a skilled negotiator and works with mediators and opposing counsel to maximize settlement values. She achieved one of the Top 50 wage and hour violation settlements in California in 2021 at $750,000. Before joining Wilshire Law Firm, Ms. Vinson gained extensive experience as an attorney at a prominent California employment defense firm.

In that role, she defended large California employers in high-stakes employment litigation in state and federal courts. This experience has equipped her with extensive knowledge of the legal strategies and tactics employers use to challenge claims brought by employees. Now, Ms. Vinson leverages this insider knowledge to advocate fiercely on behalf of employees, offering her clients an invaluable advantage in navigating complex legal disputes.

Education

Washington University of St. Louis, Washington University Journal of Law and Policy
J.D.
Claremont McKenna College
Undergraduate

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