Nancy N. (“Niki”) Lubrano

Nancy N. (“Niki”) Lubrano

Partner & Co-Chair of CDF's Class Action Defense Litigation Practice Group

About Niki

Experienced in defending against all types of employment claims through trial on behalf of employers of all sizes. Lubrano takes an aggressive defense approach whether the case involves a single plaintiff alleging wrongful termination, harassment and/or discrimination, or if it is a multiparty, class action matter. Lubrano has extensive experience defending against wage and hour class action claims and is one of the few attorneys who has litigated PAGA claims through trial. As the laws that affect employers continue to evolve, Lubrano facilitates creative litigation strategies to achieve client goals efficiently.

Lubrano’s practice strengths include navigating her clients through the many employee-friendly laws that make doing business in California difficult for employers. She engages in immediate fact investigation in all types of cases to achieve early case assessment and to position clients for the best possible result in every case.

As part of her client counsel, Lubrano also regularly advises executives and human resources personnel on preventive measures to avoid litigation. Lubrano assists her clients in developing and implementing employment policies and practices to ensure compliance with state and federal workplace laws and regulations.

Areas of Practice

  • Wage and Hour Issues
  • Class Actions
  • PAGA Litigation
  • Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
  • Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
  • EEO Litigation
  • Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets

Education

California Western School of Law, J.D., 2009

  • Dean’s list, 2009

California State University, Fullerton, B.A., English, cum laude, 2006

Presentations

Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, March 2024

Wage & Hour Legal Update & Best Practices for California Employers

Panelist, Perrin's California Employment Law Update and Litigation Conference, March 2024

Navigating Employment Arbitration Agreements

Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, August 2023

Wage & Hour Legal Update and Best Practices for California Employers

Co-Presenter, Clear Law Institute, May 2023

Remote Workforce: How to Comply with California’s Strict Labor Laws

Written Opinions

Nixon v. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, 67 Cal. App. 5th 934 (2021)

Levanoff v. Dragas, 65 Cal. App. 5th 1079 (2021), rehearing denied (July 14, 2021)

Recognitions

Listed, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2023 - 2025

Listed, Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2015 - 2019

Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Orange County Chapter, 2017 - 2018

Member, Lex Romana

Member, Italian American Lawyers Association

CDF Labor Law LLP

  • Co-Chair, CDF's Class Action Defense Litigation Practice Group, 2022 - present

Blog Posts

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