Overview
Christopher (Chris) A. Braham represents employers in all stages of employment litigation, including in putative class actions and single or multi-plaintiff lawsuits.
Chris defends organizations against claims of meal and rest period violations, failure to pay wages and bonuses, off-the-clock work, misclassification, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and misappropriation of trade secrets. He advocates for clients in state and federal courts and in proceedings before administrative agencies such as the California Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Corporate boards turn to Chris to conduct extensive internal investigations into complaints of discrimination or harassment involving senior executives. He delivers tailored recommendations for corrective action to resolve issues efficiently and discreetly.
As co-lead of the Employment Group’s pay equity, DEI, and discrimination practice, Chris advises global employers on compliance with the evolving legal frameworks that govern DEI. He takes a proactive approach to navigate his clients through sensitive allegations of workplace harassment and discrimination. To help his clients stay ahead of issues, Chris regularly provides harassment trainings and presents on timely developments in employment law.
Chris also provides day-to-day advice and counsel to clients on a broad spectrum of employment laws. He is well-versed in the nuances of state-specific legislation on restrictive covenants, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, and the Private Attorneys General Act.
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2021-2025
- Legal 500 US, Recommended Lawyer, 2023 and 2025
- Law360, Rising Star in Employment, 2025
Community
- California Minority Counsel Program, member
Credentials
Education
University of Southern California Gould School of Law, JD, 2013
University of California, Irvine, BA, 2007
Admissions
California
Florida
Courts / Agencies
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
US District Court for the Central District of California
US District Court for the Northern District of California
US District Court for the Eastern District of California
US District Court for the Southern District of California
