Overview

Noah Garber has close to 20 years of experience in labor and employment law, collective bargaining negotiations, and workplace and compliance investigations. Noah has a proven track record exemplified by over 30 trial/arbitration victories, more than 1,100 confidential workplace and compliance investigations, as well as the prosecution and defense of related labor and employment claims. Noah is also an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators and has spoken at their national conference. His focus areas include:

  • Traditional labor law
  • Unionized workforce
  • Collective bargaining
  • HR counseling and guidance
  • Workplace investigations and related training
  • Trials and arbitrations
  • Risk management

Noah has successfully litigated more than 40 matters before NLRB administrative law judges as well as the National Labor Relations Board. He has also successfully negotiated numerous collective bargaining agreements in the healthcare and retail sectors. As a workplace investigator, Noah has investigated claims ranging from disputes between rank-and-file employees to alleged misconduct in the C-suite.

Noah was previously an in-house attorney at a leading health care provider and not-for-profit health plan, where he served as a senior employee relations investigator, managing investigations involving allegations of misconduct, compliance issues, and violations of policies and laws. He also counseled on labor relations issues, conducted training on investigative and labor relations best practices, and represented the company in labor arbitrations and mediations. Prior to that, Noah served for a decade at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as a senior field attorney, investigator, and hearing officer. His role involved litigating and investigating unfair labor practice allegations, handling all aspects of case management, appearing in federal court, and acting as a hearing officer in representation proceedings. 

During law school, Noah was a visiting student at UC Berkeley School of Law for his 3L year and a member of the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Association of Workplace Investigators

Volunteer Coach

Lamorinda Youth Association, Next Level, and MOL

Recognition

Recipient, Litigation Award

NLRB

October 2016

Recipient, Special Act Award

NLRB

January 2011

Dean's List

Syracuse University College of Law and Binghamton University

Speaking Engagements

NLRB Developments and How They Impact Internal Investigations and Policies

Association of Workplace Investigators, National Conference

September 26, 2024

Whistlebloers Run Amok: Avoiding Legal Landmines While Minimizing Disruptions When Whistleblowers Behave Badly

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 9, 2024

Conducting Lawful Investigations in the New Workplace

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 8, 2024

Conducting Lawful Investigations in the Evolving Workplace

2022 California Virtual Regional Employer Conference

November 2, 2022

Education

  • J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 2008
  • B.A., Binghamton University, 2005

Bar Admission

California

Courts

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