Medina McKelvey LLP

03/17/2025

We are excited to welcome Christa Hall as our newest attorney! Christa comes from a national employment law firm and brings extensive experience in employment law defense, focusing on wage and hour litigation, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases. Her impressive career includes serving in the Air Force and then as a U.S. Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, and working with the Obama Administration as the President’s Trip Manager. Christa’s distinctive background, combining prosecution, defense, and military service, provides her with a strategic edge in addressing complex legal challenges with both insight and creativity.

Christa will be joining our Employment Law and Wage and Hour practice groups, and we’re excited about the incredible value she will add in elevating our team. Her experience with class and PAGA actions will help us deliver tailored solutions to protect our clients and minimize legal risks. We have no doubt that her innovative approach and diverse perspective will make a significant impact on the work we do and the clients we serve!

01/17/2025

Our very own Alex Medina spoke to over 400 business leaders yesterday at the Bayside Business Roundtable about the biggest risk facing California employers: PAGA lawsuits. Alex shared actionable insights on how adopting a health and safety approach to wage and hour compliance can help lower the risk of penalties. .business

📲 Visit our website for more information and resources on PAGA compliance and other employer risks: https://www.medinamckelvey.com/

01/02/2025

We are thrilled to be featured in the Sacramento Business Journal for our decade-long work through Lawyers vs. Hunger! Together with over 20 law firms, 9 food agencies, and the general public, we’re making a real impact in fighting hunger across Northern California and the Bay Area.

🙌 You can read all about how we launched an annual campaign to fight hunger and how it has changed lives in our communities, including our own, here: https://buff.ly/4a5WSLQ

11/12/2024

🚨 FINAL REMINDER! 🚨 Join us tomorrow for our exclusive webinar, Your 2025 Action Plan: Legal Updates and New PAGA Compliance! Get up to speed on the latest changes in the law to ensure your organization stays compliant and prepared for the year ahead.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 13
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PST
💻 Location: Zoom
📢 Featuring: Medina McKelvey LLP partners Chantelle Egan, Eric Lloyd, and Melissa Whitehead

Don't miss out—register now: https://buff.ly/3Yrpae7

10/31/2024

Bringing a little Halloween spirit to the office! 🎃👻 Happy Halloween from our team to yours!

10/30/2024

As 2025 approaches, staying ahead of legal changes is more crucial than ever—and we are here to help you prepare. Join us for this informative webinar, including a Q&A session, on Wednesday, November 13 at 11:00 a.m. PST to help you navigate the year ahead with confidence.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://buff.ly/3Yrpae7

This session, featuring Medina McKelvey LLP partners Chantelle Cappa Egan, Eric Lloyd, and Melissa Whitehead, will provide valuable insights into the legal updates going into effect on January 1, 2025, that impact your business and require updates to your employment policies (e.g., employee handbook) and practices. We will also cover the latest developments on New PAGA, with a focus on how employers can take proactive, “reasonable steps” to ensure compliance as outlined in the statute to reap the benefit of a significant statutory reduction of damages in the event of a future lawsuit.

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10/29/2024

These days, employees are more informed about their rights—and that’s a great thing! A well-educated team helps build safer, more successful workplaces. But sometimes, this understanding can lead to misinterpretations. Terms like “discrimination” and “retaliation” are being thrown around to describe situations that don’t quite fit—from changes in office policies to addressing valid performance issues.

Like it or not, it’s happening, and HR leaders are often the ones who need to step in and address these challenges. So how do you navigate these tricky conversations with empathy, while maintaining clarity and fairness?

Join us on Monday, November 4 at 1:00 p.m. PT, for a practical discussion on how to handle these nuanced dynamics without losing trust as Chantelle Egan, Director of MM’s Advice and Counsel Practice Group, and Melanie Naranjo, Chief People Officer at Ethena, explore the reasons why legal terms are misused and share strategies for managing these situations effectively.

Secure your spot here: https://buff.ly/3BZONLJ

09/24/2024

We are thrilled to welcome Eric Lloyd to our team! With over 15 years of experience at a prestigious international employment law firm, Eric is a seasoned employment law expert. He specializes in defending businesses in wage and hour class and collective actions, employment defense litigation, and cases brought under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Beyond the courtroom, Eric works closely with businesses using independent contractors and contingent workers, helping them thrive while minimizing legal risks.

Eric will be joining our Wage and Hour Practice Group, working with our team of litigators and compliance experts. Our team is known for its unique approach to defending class and PAGA lawsuits while identifying and resolving compliance issues during litigation. This allows us to settle cases more efficiently and prevent future legal disputes. We know Eric will have a lasting impact on our clients and community, and we are excited to have him share our mission of strengthening employers and uplifting communities.

Welcome to the team, Eric!

08/28/2024

We are super proud to announce that one of our super attorneys, Asha Lopez, has received the award by the Super Lawyers Magazine!

To learn more about our team, visit https://buff.ly/3QasGqE

08/22/2024

We are super proud to announce that one of our super attorneys, Doug Leach, has received the award by the Super Lawyers Magazine!

To learn more about our team, visit https://buff.ly/3QasGqE

08/19/2024

Medina McKelvey LLP is proud to announce that partner Egan was recently included in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers of America by Lawyers for her expertise in Employment Law – Management for the fourth year in a row! 🏆

Chantelle received the award via recognition from other industry-leading lawyers. We couldn’t be prouder of Chantelle and her achievement!

02/12/2024

Medina McKelvey LLP is excited to announce our newest attorney, Mayra D. Sandoval.

We are delighted to have such a passionate and experienced leader joining the Medina McKelvey LLP team as a member of the Wage & Hour Practice Group. Mayra comes to us from a prestigious employment law firm, where she defended and represented California employers for years. She’s a 40 Under 40 recipient, a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” and a Best Lawyers “One to Watch” for the Sacramento region. We can’t wait to see all she accomplishes in the days ahead at MM. Welcome, Mayra!