SARA B. BOYNS

Sara represents employers with regard to a wide variety of workplace issues, including discrimination and harassment, wage and hour claims, employee benefits, employment policies, leave issues, and defense of post-employment claims. Her 21 years experience in areas of law ranging from civil litigation to estate planning complements her expertise in employment law, and provides a unique perspective to problem solving for her clients. Sara is proactive and responsive when assisting managers and employers in complying with complex laws, preventing and solving day-to-day workplace problems, and developing a productive, profitable work force. Sara presents interactive and current educational seminars on employment related topics for clients and the general public. A member of the firm since 2000, Sara is involved in community activities related to education, youth and elder care.

Principal Areas of Practice:

Employment, wage and hour law, employee handbooks and policies, employment agreements, privacy issues, prevention and defense of employment related claims.

Education:

University of Utah, B.S., 1980; Monterey College of Law, J.D., 1987.

Professional Qualifications and Activities:

Admitted to the California Bar in 1988; admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; Professor, Monterey College of Law, Legal Writing and Analysis, 2000-2003.

Memberships:

Labor and Employment Law Section, California State Bar; Monterey County Bar Association; Central Coast Human Resources Association (Legislative & Education Co- Chairperson 2002-2003); Advisory Board, The Lyceum of Monterey County; Member, California State University Monterey Bay, Planned Giving Advisory Council.

e-mail:

SBoyns@FentonKeller.com