Overview

Jenny Burke has practiced employment litigation since she graduated from law school. Her experience includes defending employers of all sizes against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations in California and federal courts as well as arbitration proceedings. Jenny also represents employers in administrative proceedings, including those before the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Employment Development Department (EDD), and Labor Commissioner.    

During law school, Jenny was a staff member of the Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs and participated in a study abroad program at the University of Oxford, England, focusing on comparative employment law.

Focus Areas

Discrimination and HarassmentWhistleblowing, Compliance and InvestigationsWage and HourLitigation and TrialsLeaves of Absence and Disability Accommodation

Recognition

Golden Key National Honor Society

University of California, Santa Barbara

Dean's List

University of California, Santa Barbara

Education

  • J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 2005
  • B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2002With Highest Honors

Bar Admission

California

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California