Susan H. Roos
Partner
Email: sroos@cookroos.com
Tel: 415.362.7071 ext. 2117
Experience:
Ms. Roos has substantial experience in defending employers in wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment discrimination and trade secret litigation before federal and state courts. Ms. Roos' trial experience includes both jury and non-jury trials. Ms. Roos also advises and counsels employers in the area of wage and hour issues, labor relations and employment law. She has extensive experience in representing management before federal and state administrative agencies, arbitrators and mediators. Education:
University of Southern California (J.D., 1982)
Stanford University (A.B., 1978)
Prior Affiliations:
Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton. Professional Memberships:
Member, American Bar Association, State Bar of California, San Francisco Bar Association, Santa Clara Bar Association, San Mateo Bar Association. Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and all California state and federal courts; Board Member, Stanford Athletic Department. Presentations and Articles:
Ms. Roos has published several articles for labor industry publications, including "The New Reasonable Woman Standard in Sexual Harassment Cases," "Workers Compensation Not a Bar to Physical Handicap Discrimination," and "Reasonable Accommodation -- What Is It?" She has also spoken on labor and employment issues at industry association meetings, including the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, the Council on Education in Management and the North Coast Employer Advisory Group. Personal:
Born in Fargo, North Dakota. Married, with two children. |
