Overview

Melanie Rollins represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including matters involving claims of discrimination and harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour issues. She also advises and counsels clients on compliance with state and federal employment laws, and assists clients with drafting employment contracts and workplace policies.

Prior to joining Littler, Melanie represented and counseled public entity clients in labor and employment matters at a California law firm.

During law school, Melanie served as a managing editor for the UCLA Law Review. She also served as an extern to the Hon. Franz E. Miller of the Orange County Superior Court.

Focus Areas

Litigation and TrialsDiscrimination and HarassmentWhistleblowing, Compliance and InvestigationsLeaves of Absence and Disability AccommodationHiring, Performance Management and TerminationPolicies, Procedures and Handbooks

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Labor and Employment Law Section

California Lawyers Association

Recognition

Recipient, Martin C. Pachter Award

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law

Recipient, Masin Academic Excellence Award for highest grade in Family Law

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law

Fall 2014

Education

  • J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 2015
  • B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2011cum laude

Bar Admission

California

Courts

  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California