Intro
Gymmel represents private and public employers in litigation matters including, claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour issues. She also represents clients in traditional labor matters, such as responding to unfair labor practice charges and advising on grievance processes.
Gymmel also provides employers advice and counsel regarding their policies to ensure compliance with federal, State, and local laws. She has experience advising on employee policies and best practices, including employee handbooks, as well as employment-related issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gymmel's practice also includes advising corporate clients on employment-related issues that arise in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions. She has experience advising on post-transaction integration matters, as well as conducting due diligence in business transactions to assess potential liabilities and risk disclosures resulting from labor and employment practices.
Gymmel's pro bono work includes seeking public access to the California coastline, and assisting asylum seekers petition for permanent residency.
Areas of Focus
Education
Academic Distinction
Moot Court Honors Board, Chair
Admissions and Courts
The Order of Barristers
Sonoma Land Trust, Board Member
Sonoma County Secure Families Collaborative, Board Chair
"Sonoma Land Trust Appoints New Members to Board, Hopes to Continue Spreading Climate Change Awareness," The Press Democrat (December 2022)
Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor (2024)
California Lawyers Association, Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Legal Services Award (2021)
"Trends In Wage & Hour Litigation (And More)," co-presenter, Hanson Bridgett 2023 Labor & Employment Seminar (January 2023)
"Stacking Leaves and Other Statutory Leave Management Issues," CALPELRA Annual Training Conference (November 2022)
“Traditional Labor Law Update: A Trip Back to the Future,” co-presenter, Hanson Bridgett 2020 Labor & Employment Seminar (January 2020)