Hieu Williams is a partner with Hirschfeld Kraemer. She regularly defends employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wage and hour class action violations. Ms. Williams’ employment law experience includes representing organizations, executives, and supervisors from various industries including but not limited to healthcare, education, food and beverage, and non-profit organizations.
Ms. Williams has successfully represented clients in state and federal court, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
In addition to being an experienced litigator, Ms. Williams provides advice and counseling to her clients, which includes drafting employee handbooks, policies and developing best practices, conducting harassment and management training sessions, and performing workplace investigations.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Williams was an employment litigation partner with a national defense firm.
Northern California Super Lawyer 2022-2024; Rising Star 2018-2021
Moderator, Show Me the Money: Complying with the New California Pay Disclosure Requirements, Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP webinar, December 6, 2022
Co-presenter, “Your 2022 California Employment Law Update & Survival Guide,” Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP Webinar, February 14, 2022
Co-presenter, PASCO Annual Conference: HR Legal Update, Santa Rosa, California, January 13, 2022