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Nate Kowalski is an accomplished litigator who represents employers in both the private and public sectors. Mr. Kowalski has litigated dozens of labor and employment cases in state and federal court and has achieved remarkable results for clients in hearings, arbitrations, trials, and appeals. Among his victories is a case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of his client. Mr. Kowalski's representation of employers encompasses a wide array of issues, including defamation, trade secrets, unfair competition, privacy and leaves of absence. He has also represented employers in connection with overtime claims and other wage and hour matters, including class actions. In addition, Mr. Kowalski has successfully defended employers against discrimination and harassment claims based on gender, race, religion, age, and disability. Besides employment counseling and litigation, Mr. Kowalski has extensive experience with traditional labor and employee benefits issues. He handles recognition and unfair practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and the Public Employment Relations Board, and represents employers in labor arbitrations, collective bargaining and union elections. He has also represented multi-employer pension and health plans in employee benefits litigation. From 2004 to 2007, Mr. Kowalski has been named a "Southern California Rising Star" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine, based on a poll of selected Southern California lawyers. This recognition honors exceptional Southern California attorneys under the age of 40. Mr. Kowalski is a frequent contributor to the California Labor and Employment Review, a periodical published by the State Bar Labor and Employment Section. His articles have also appeared in the California Public Employee Relations Journal and California Lawyer. | 