Robert I. Lockwood

rlockwood@littler.com
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Robert I. Lockwood represents and counsels clients in connection with a variety of aspects of employment law and related litigation. He defends both California and national employers in complex class action and collective action cases, as well as in single plaintiff litigation matters, involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, unfair competition, and misappropriation of trade secrets.

In addition to his litigation practice, Robert provides workplace training, conducts investigations, and counsels employers on workplace policies, practices, and agreements. He also focuses on labor management relations, including defending against union campaigns and representation petitions, handling grievance arbitration and administrative hearings, responding to unfair labor practice charges, and advising on collective bargaining issues.

Robert’s clients span numerous industries, including financial services, technology and software, sports, pharmaceutical, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, wine, and construction.

Prior to joining Littler, Robert was a Partner at one of the nation’s largest Am Law 100 full-service corporate defense law firms as well as a prominent mid-size national law firm. Robert is a former NCAA Division I college athlete.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

How Employers Can Avoid the Courthouse: Top 10 Reasons Why Employers Get Sued

  • February 13, 2025
  • San Francisco Employer Advisory Council, San Francisco, CA

2025 California Breakfast Briefing Series - San Francisco

  • January 29, 2025

2024 Wage & Hour Law Compliance Update: Latest Claim Trends and Strategies for Success

  • February 8, 2024
  • San Francisco Employer Advisory Council, San Francisco, CA

Latest Cutting-Edge Wage and Hour Legal Issues, Trends and Solutions

  • September 2023
  • San Francisco Employer Advisory Council, San Francisco, CA

Defending Against Wage and Hour Liability

  • April 2021
  • San Francisco Employer Advisory Council, San Francisco, CA

AB 5: Understanding California’s New Law Governing Worker Classification

  • August 2020
  • San Francisco, CA

The Ever-Changing Legal Landscape

  • June 2020
  • San Francisco, CA

New Employment Law Exposures and Considerations Arising from The COVID-19 Pandemic

  • May 2020
  • San Francisco, CA

Wage and Hour Dos and Don’ts

  • April 2019
  • San Francisco Employer Advisory Council, San Francisco, CA

Hot Topics and New Developments in California Wage and Hour Law

  • November 2018
  • San Francisco Employer Advisory Council, San Francisco, CA

The New Normal: An Update on Current Wage and Hour Law Exposures and Trends

  • October 2017
  • San Francisco, CA and Stanford, CA

Insurance in Employment Law

  • September 2016
  • Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), San Francisco, CA

Successfully Navigating the Tripartite Relationship Between Insurers, Insureds and Defense Counsel

  • May 2016
  • Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS), Northern California Chapter, San Francisco, CA

Executive Webinar I: Employment Law Update

  • July 2015
  • California Association of Community Managers, Irvine, CA

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