Rebeca M. López

Rebeca is a member of the firm’s Labor, Employment & Immigration Law Practice Group. Businesses in the service, manufacturing, distribution, retail and hospitality industries rely on Rebeca to solve the labor and employment issues that arise throughout the course of their operations.

Trusted, practical counsel

Rebeca’s understanding of employment law goes beyond legal theory. Whether she is defending an employer before an administrative agency or advising on wage and hour issues, Rebeca’s background enables her to bring pragmatic and cost-effective solutions to the table. With prior work experience managing an office and working directly with human resources professionals, Rebeca understands what it’s like to be in her client’s shoes and this perspective guides her in each conversation.

Employment litigation defense and crisis management

Rebeca’s expertise includes defending employers before administrative agencies and courts. Whether your business is faced with single-plaintiff and class action claim alleging discrimination, harassment or wage and hour violation, Rebeca is here to help. She has successfully guided clients through government audits. Rebeca routinely helps businesses navigate a variety of complex employment matters, including:

• Wage and hour obligations
• Disability and religious accommodation requests
• Restrictive covenant drafting, enforcement, and defense
• Business closings and layoffs
• Paid sick and family leave laws
• Internal investigations

Rebeca’s experience includes working with clients to investigate high-stakes employee complaints, including allegations of harassment, discrimination and executive improprieties, which have resulted in favorable resolutions that also safeguarded her clients’ reputations. 

Limiting legal exposure

Rebeca’s ultimate goal is to help clients effectively and efficiently solve difficult employment problems and to implement proactive measures to help clients avoid these problems before they arise. Rebeca assists businesses in developing and implementing policies and procedures that foster respectful, productive and efficient work environments. She frequently provides training to human resources and management professionals regarding federal, state and local laws and practical ways to comply with the law when day-to-day issues arise.