Michelle L.Christian
Counsel
Labor & Employment
mchristian@seyfarth.com
Michelle is passionate about people, and the desire to serve her clients' needs is paramount in everything she does—from advice and counsel, to defense of complex litigation.
More About Michelle
Today's employers face myriad challenges in the complex world of employment law. Clients turn to Michelle to assist them with litigation avoidance by advising them on employee discipline decisions; reviewing and modifying employment policies; negotiating and preparing employment and confidentiality agreements; and complying with all aspects of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Michelle represents employers from a broad array of industries, including agriculture, retail, insurance, trucking, medical, and technology, in all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and class action matters in state and federal courts. Outside the traditional employment litigation arena, Michelle also represents companies, both as plaintiffs and defendants, in trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and other business tort matters.
Her practice of law began in the court system, where she as a law clerk to a federal district judge. Michelle has more than 10 years of experience in that position, which informs her litigation and advice and counsel work. She has a unique perspective in assessing how judges will rule, having sat on the side of the decision-maker. She knows how cases are assessed, how motions are resolved, and how juries decide.
Michelle enjoys working with a dedicated team of Seyfarth attorneys who prioritize client service. She's proud to be part of an organization that celebrates different points of view, and sees varying opinions as a strength the firm brings toward its representation of clients.
Michelle represents employers from a broad array of industries, including agriculture, retail, insurance, trucking, medical, and technology, in all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and class action matters in state and federal courts. Outside the traditional employment litigation arena, Michelle also represents companies, both as plaintiffs and defendants, in trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and other business tort matters.
Her practice of law began in the court system, where she as a law clerk to a federal district judge. Michelle has more than 10 years of experience in that position, which informs her litigation and advice and counsel work. She has a unique perspective in assessing how judges will rule, having sat on the side of the decision-maker. She knows how cases are assessed, how motions are resolved, and how juries decide.
Michelle enjoys working with a dedicated team of Seyfarth attorneys who prioritize client service. She's proud to be part of an organization that celebrates different points of view, and sees varying opinions as a strength the firm brings toward its representation of clients.
- JD, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- BS, University of California, Los Angeles
Political Science
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
Related Services
- Provides regular advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies on myriad matters in employment law.
- The State Bar of California
- Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Women Lawyers of Sacramento
- Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Sacramento founding member
- Pro bono work for Kids in Need of Defense
- Sacramento Country Day School Parents' Association board member
Michelle is passionate about people, and the desire to serve her clients' needs is paramount in everything she does—from advice and counsel, to defense of complex litigation.
More About Michelle
Today's employers face myriad challenges in the complex world of employment law. Clients turn to Michelle to assist them with litigation avoidance by advising them on employee discipline decisions; reviewing and modifying employment policies; negotiating and preparing employment and confidentiality agreements; and complying with all aspects of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Michelle represents employers from a broad array of industries, including agriculture, retail, insurance, trucking, medical, and technology, in all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and class action matters in state and federal courts. Outside the traditional employment litigation arena, Michelle also represents companies, both as plaintiffs and defendants, in trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and other business tort matters.
Her practice of law began in the court system, where she as a law clerk to a federal district judge. Michelle has more than 10 years of experience in that position, which informs her litigation and advice and counsel work. She has a unique perspective in assessing how judges will rule, having sat on the side of the decision-maker. She knows how cases are assessed, how motions are resolved, and how juries decide.
Michelle enjoys working with a dedicated team of Seyfarth attorneys who prioritize client service. She's proud to be part of an organization that celebrates different points of view, and sees varying opinions as a strength the firm brings toward its representation of clients.
Michelle represents employers from a broad array of industries, including agriculture, retail, insurance, trucking, medical, and technology, in all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and class action matters in state and federal courts. Outside the traditional employment litigation arena, Michelle also represents companies, both as plaintiffs and defendants, in trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and other business tort matters.
Her practice of law began in the court system, where she as a law clerk to a federal district judge. Michelle has more than 10 years of experience in that position, which informs her litigation and advice and counsel work. She has a unique perspective in assessing how judges will rule, having sat on the side of the decision-maker. She knows how cases are assessed, how motions are resolved, and how juries decide.
Michelle enjoys working with a dedicated team of Seyfarth attorneys who prioritize client service. She's proud to be part of an organization that celebrates different points of view, and sees varying opinions as a strength the firm brings toward its representation of clients.
- JD, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- BS, University of California, Los Angeles
Political Science
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
Related Services
- Provides regular advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies on myriad matters in employment law.
- The State Bar of California
- Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Women Lawyers of Sacramento
- Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Sacramento founding member
- Pro bono work for Kids in Need of Defense
- Sacramento Country Day School Parents' Association board member