Suzanne L. Martin

Suzanne’s practice encompasses the defense of employers against claims of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, etc. filed by employees with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Nevada Equal Rights Commission and similar administrative agencies. In addition, she represents employers in state and federal court against claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, violation of the wage and hour laws, breach of contract and restrictive covenant agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Suzanne also performs compliance and preventative advice and consultation to clients on a day-to-day basis regarding the hiring, discipline, and termination of employees, employee complains of harassment and discrimination and requests for leave. Ms. Martin regularly conducts in-house seminars for clients, their employees and managers on harassment and discrimination, wage and hour compliance and general personnel practices, as well as wage and hour and personnel practice audits. In addition, she reviews and consults with employers about their personnel handbooks, policies and procedures and employment contracts.

In addition, Suzanne reviews and drafts employment agreements, non-competition, non-solicitation and non-raiding agreements, confidentiality and trade secret agreements, severance and separation agreements, employment policies, procedures and handbooks.

Education

• Certificate, Diversity and Inclusion, eCornell, 2020
• Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion Management, Cornell University (ILR), 2020
• J.D., Loyola Law School, 2000
• B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1997

Admission to Practice

• California
• Nevada
• U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of California

• Nevada Bar Association
• California Bar Association
• Irvine Chamber of Commerce (Member and Volunteer 2001-2003)
• Volunteer, Legislative Committee (2002-2003)
• Chairperson, Volunteer Committee for the Mercury Cycling Classic of Irvine (2001)

• Workplace Strategies Conference – “Social and Political Expression In (and Outside) the Workplace During A(nother) Divisive Election Year” – Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2024
• Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Effectively Handling Employee Speech and Activism—In and Out of the Office” – Phoenix – November 10, 2023
• Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive – “Can’t Even Recruit Recruiters? How In-House Counsel Can Help With Hiring Challenges” – Amelia Island – November 12, 2021
• Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs Following the Chauvin Verdict—What Every Company Needs to Know” – April 28, 2021
• ACCA-SoCal Seminar – “Special Considerations for Electronic Discovery in Employment Cases” – Pasadena and Los Angeles – November 2010
• Advanced Employment Issues Symposium – “Religious Discrimination: When An Employee’s Beliefs and Company Policies Intersect” – Las Vegas – 2008

• June 2008 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “2008: Half A Year In Review”
• May 2008 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “Did You Know? Breadcrumbs From The DOL, And Tie A Ribbon Around Your Finger”
• March 2008 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “Comments From One Of Our Readers”
• January 2008 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “A Helping Hand For Soldiers”
• January 2008 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “New Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping”
• January 2008 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “No ‘No- Match’ Letters This Year”
• December 2007 – American Lawyer – “Litigation Hold Requirements—What You Need to Know”
• December 2007 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “Be Discreet With Holiday Bonuses”
• November 2007 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “Employment and The Supremes”
• November 2007 – Nevada Employment Law Letter – Suzanne’s Sidebar – “Legislation To Protect Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity”

• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Employment Law – Management (2019-2025)
  • Litigation – Labor and Employment (2019-2025)
• Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star (2009, 2010, 2012 – 2015)
• Outstanding Member Award (2001)