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Emily M. Adelizzi represents private and public employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation, including defense of claims involving wage and hour disputes, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, defamation and sexual harassment. In addition, she provides counseling to employers on a variety of day-to-day employment matters including wage and hour laws, wrongful discharge, discrimination, employee discipline issues, leaves of absence, terminations and layoffs.

Ms. Adelizzi has experience in bench and jury trials, as well as in the Office of Administrative Hearings. Prior to joining Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP, Ms. Adelizzi defended large public entities in tort and employment litigation matters.

Professional Experience

  • Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP – Associate
    April 2008 – present

  • Higgs Fletcher & Mack – Associate
    2004 –2008

Education

  • University of San Diego, School of Law, J.D. 2003

  • Santa Clara University, B.S. in Psychology, minor in Economics 1999

Professional Activities

  • Member, San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

  • Member, State Bar of California Labor and Employment Law Section

  • Member, Welsh Inn of Court

Admissions

  • Ms. Adelizzi is admitted to practice in all California state courts and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of California.