Chandra Andrade specializes in counseling employers in workplace disputes and defending them in single-plaintiff, class-action, and PAGA litigation. Although she advises clients in a broad range of industries, the bulk of her work is for technology and consumer product companies. Her clients range from family business ventures to Fortune 500 corporations. Chandra handles a wide variety of issues including wage and hour compliance, harassment and discrimination claims, performance management, and workplace policies and training.

Chandra’s practice falls into two broad categories. First, Chandra is a skillful and effective litigator. Her experience includes successful early resolution to numerous cases through dismissal, summary judgment, and favorable settlement. When early resolution is not possible or optimal, Chandra is a tenacious advocate on her feet, with broad experience defending clients at trial, in agency tribunals, and on appeal. She is an active member of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, where she served as chair of the Leadership Development Committee, and is now a member of the Board of Governors for the Northern California Chapter.

Second, Chandra works with clients on compliance and proactive resolution of pre-litigation disputes. With a practical, business-oriented approach that seeks the best results in the most efficient manner, she is particularly effective at working with growth companies that have limited experience with California’s unique employment laws and regulations. Employment law can be an emotionally loaded undertaking, where careers, dignity, and livelihood are at issue. Chandra approaches potentially volatile situations in a calm, matter-of-fact, and collaborative manner. She brings sensitivity to the day-to-day realities of her clients’ personal and business priorities and pride in being a reliable, responsive resource for her clients.