Nicole E. Wurscher
Telephone
(949) 215-1994
Facsimile
(949) 215-1999
E-mail nwurscher@calemployerlaw.com
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Nicole E. Wurscher represents and advises employers in a variety of areas, including employment discrimination and harassment claims, claims of wrongful termination in violation of public policy, employment contract disputes, wage and hour litigation, employee entitlements under FMLA and other medical leave provisions, and disability accommodation issues.
Prior to attending law school, Nicole served as an Employee Relations Specialist in the Human Resources department of a large university hospital, where she was responsible for investigation of sexual harassment and violence complaints, advised management on termination and reduction in force determinations, and trained management on a variety of employment practices.
Before joining Walraven & Lehman, LLP, Nicole practiced medical malpractice defense, administrative law, and employment law at a premiere southern California defense firm for five years.
In addition to practicing law, Nicole serves on the board of directors of Footprints Foundation, a non-profit organization which arranges and provides professional photography sessions free of charge for families facing life-threatening illnesses.
Illustrative Professional Experience
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Successfully represented a substance abuse rehabilitation center in a post-judgment appeal by a patient seeking over a million dollars in punitive damages and attorney fees after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee of the center. |
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Defended a psychiatrist throughout litigation and trial after her patient violently attacked another patient in a psychiatric ward. Obtained a defense verdict finding that the psychiatrist acted at all times within the standard of care. |
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Represented hospital through litigation and mediation against a former contract employee claiming gender and racial discrimination.
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Defended and negotiated settlement of numerous employee wrongful termination and discrimination claims for medical offices.
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Education
Chapman University School of Law, J.D. 2006
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Staff Writer, NeXus Journal |
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President, Alternative Dispute Resolution Board |
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Vice-Magistar, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity |
Loma Linda University, M.A., 2000
Walla Walla College, B.S., 1998
Professional Activities
Admitted to Bar: California
Member: American Bar Association; California Bar Association; Orange County Jewish Bar Association
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