Sherry B. Shavit, Esq. is a Partner at Tharpe & Howell, LLP, the largest law firm in the San Fernando Valley. For over 20 years, Ms. Shavit has counseled and defended employers of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses, on a wide variety of labor and employment matters, including class actions, PAGA, wage and hour requirements, medical and disability leave, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. She also provides professional assistance on preparing and updating employee handbooks and other policies and procedures, employment contracts, anti-harassment training, workplace investigations, workforce reduction/layoffs and proprietary information protection. Before entering the legal world, Ms. Shavit worked in human resources for several years. She currently serves as the Legislative Affairs Chair for PIHRA Woodland Hills, presents “The Legal Brief” at each monthly membership breakfast, and is a frequent speaker for PIHRA. She also is a contributing author to the CEB publication “Drafting Employment Documents for California Employers.” Ms. Shavit holds a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law Center and a B.S. Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.