We do more than interpret the law:
We anticipate risk, strategize proactively, and serve as trusted partners.
If your business needs confident, compliant, and customized employment law guidance, WorkWise Law stands ready to serve as your trusted legal partner.
Located in Calabasas, California, WorkWise Law, PC is a premier boutique employment law firm dedicated to safeguarding the interests of businesses throughout the state. With decades of combined legal expertise, our attorneys deliver sophisticated, forward-thinking counsel that enables employers to confidently navigate California’s highly complex and ever-evolving labor laws.
Comprehensive Legal Services
Industries We Serve
From healthcare to hospitality, startups to established enterprises, we serve businesses across sectors with industry-specific insight.
Medical Practices
Restaurants & Hospitality
Construction & Trade Businesses
Retail & Consumer Brands
Homeowners’ Associations
Entertainment Companies
Startups & Growth-Stage Enterprises
Professional Services
(Law, Accounting, Consulting)
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We are passionate employment lawyers who built our practice on trust, experience, and a shared love for what we do.
Trusted by
Many Clients
With our dedication, expertise, and personalized approach, we have earned their trust and delivered exceptional results time and again.
Meet Our Legal Team
Meet the dynamic individuals committed to achieving excellence, driving results, and exceeding expectations in all that we do.
partner
Renee N. Noy
With 20+ years in employment litigation, Renee is a fierce and persuasive advocate with a keen sense for negotiation and risk mitigation. She earned her B.A. from the University of Colorado and her J.D. from UC Hastings.
managing partner
Alexis D. James
A seasoned litigator with over 18 years of experience in employment law, Alexis is known for her sharp legal insight and practical, business-oriented counsel. She holds a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. with honors from Northwestern University School of Law.
Senior Associate
George P. Albutt
Educated at Cambridge and Oxford, George brings 14 years of distinguished labor and employment law experience, with deep expertise in class actions and complex litigation at both the state and federal level.
Senior Counsel
Sandra L. Lepson
With more than 25 years advising growing companies and startups, Sandra offers strategic legal guidance with a focus on policy development, training, and compliance implementation.
The Workwise Law Podcast
Our Attorneys, Alexis James and Renee Noy discuss employment law topics that can help protect business oweners from making costly mistakes.
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Mixed News for Employers on Arbitration Agreements
Rulings on arbitration agreements continue to come thick and fast. Arbitration is a dispute resolution procedure where legal disputes are resolved by private arbitrators – typically retired judges – rather than in the public court system. Employers generally consider arbitration to be a more favorable forum for deciding disputes than litigating in court, though the costs to arbitrate are expensive.
