Angeles Cassin is a skilled commercial litigator, trial lawyer and adviser adept at learning how each client’s business operates in order to provide guidance that is timely, efficient and effective. She regularly defends companies against claims of discrimination, retaliation and unpaid wages. Clients also rely on her to protect confidential information and address trade secret misappropriation allegations.
Working as a partner to in-house counsel and human resources teams, Angeles helps companies proactively reduce their litigation risk. She collaborates closely with employers on compliance with federal, state and local laws, policy drafting, employment agreements and best practices for corrective actions and documentation.
Angeles has achieved complete defense verdicts and case dismissals in discrimination, retaliation and accommodation claims. Her successes also include defeating wage and hour class certifications, reducing Department of Labor penalties and guiding clients through Department of Justice investigations related to Form I-9 and E-Verify.
In her commercial litigation practice, Angeles handles disputes involving non-compete agreements, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty and contract claims. Angeles is fluent in Spanish, which she often puts to use in commercial disputes where documents, witnesses and/or clients require fluency in Spanish.