Jizell Lopez

Jizell is a civil litigation defense attorney who primarily represents employers in federal and state court litigation and before administrative agencies regarding all manner of employment claims, including single-plaintiff lawsuits, class action lawsuits, and wage and hour representative lawsuits. Jizell’s practice includes regularly defending employers against allegations of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour non-compliance, and more. In addition to her litigation experience, Jizell regularly counsels employers regarding the full range of California employment law compliance and litigation prevention. A large part of her practice also includes negotiating and drafting employment agreements, separation and severance agreements, and working closely with employers to develop effective personnel policies. Prior to joining Wilke Fleury, Jizell has represented both employers and employees. This has allowed her to utilize unique perspectives when counseling and defending employers, particularly with the ever-changing nuances of California employment law. Jizell chose to focus her practice on labor and employment defense because even when employers have the best intentions, there are far too many instances that result in costly and time-consuming litigation that could have been prevented or mitigated.

Practice Areas:

• Complex Civil Litigation
• Employment Litigation

Education:

• California Western School of LawJ.D. (2016)
• California State University, FresnoB.A., Political Science (2013)

Professional Involvement and Memberships:

• Sacramento County Bar Association

Personal:

Jizell lives in Sacramento with her fiancé and her dog. In her spare time, you can find her cycling, throwing a ball at the local dog park, and spending time with her friends and family.