Marie LaVanier represents private and public employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation, including suits for wrongful termination, defamation, discrimination, wage and hour, and workers’ compensation discrimination. She also counsels employers on day-to-day employment matters and advises employers regarding new legal developments in the workplace.

Prior to joining Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP, Ms. LaVanier’s practice focused on complex business litigation. She is fluent in spoken and written Spanish.
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP – Associate
  August 2007 – present
• Shea Stokes, ALC – Associate
  2006 –2007
• Hollins Schechter, LLP – Associate
  2005 – 2006
• Sempra Energy, Office of the General Counsel – Litigation
  2004 – 2005

EDUCATION

• Syracuse University College of Law
  J.D. 2003
• Syracuse University School of Management
  M.B.A. with emphasis in Finance 2003
• California State University, San Marcos
  B.A. in Spanish 1999

ADMISSIONS

Ms. LaVanier is admitted to practice in all California state courts and the Federal District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California.