Trade Secret & Employee Mobility


We have advised numerous companies in disputes regarding the movement of employees, both former and new employers.  We have successfully litigated such matters in numerous courts for both plaintiffs and defendants, including an arbitration matter in which we obtained a multi-million dollar judgment for our client.  We understand the importance and complexity of protecting intellectual property as employees transition, including against the backdrop of California law protecting mobility.


Likewise, we have worked with clients to preemptively develop processes to protect themselves from claims from former employers as they grow their teams, including conducting transition interviews and developing follow-up plans. 

We also take pride in our track record of resolving these disputes without the need for court intervention. We have led investigations to identify and remediate risk, and helped clients develop, negotiate, and execute forensic protocols to ensure intellectual property concerns are fully addressed, so our clients can focus on building their businesses.