Overview

Noah Garber has nearly 15 years of experience in labor and employment law; labor, employee, and union relations; workplace and compliance investigations; risk management; litigation; and negotiations. Noah has a proven track record exemplified by approximately 30 trial/arbitration victories, more than 900 confidential workplace and compliance investigations, as well as the prosecution and defense of related labor and employment claims. His focus areas include:

  • Traditional labor law
  • Unionized workforce
  • Labor and employee relations
  • HR counseling and guidance
  • Misconduct and compliance investigations
  • Trials, arbitrations, and mediations
  • Risk management
  • Collective bargaining

Noah was previously an in-house attorney at a leading health care provider and not-for-profit health plan, where he served as a senior employee relations investigator, managing investigations involving allegations of misconduct, compliance issues, and violations of policies and laws. He also counseled on labor relations issues, conducted training on investigative and labor relations best practices, and represented the company in labor arbitrations and mediations. Prior to that, Noah served for a decade at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as a senior field attorney, investigator, and hearing officer. His role involved litigating and investigating unfair labor practice allegations, handling all aspects of case management, appearing in federal court, and acting as a hearing officer in representation proceedings. 

During law school, Noah was a visiting student at UC Berkeley School of Law for his 3L year and a member of the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law.

 

Professional & Community Affiliations

Volunteer Attorney/Mentor

CareerVillage.org

Volunteer Coach

Lamorinda Youth Association

Recognition

Recipient, Litigation Award

NLRB

October 2016

Recipient, Special Act Award

NLRB

January 2011

Dean's List

Syracuse University College of Law and Binghamton University

Speaking Engagements

Conducting Lawful Investigations in the Evolving Workplace

2022 California Virtual Regional Employer Conference

November 2, 2022

Education

  • J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 2008
  • B.A., Binghamton University, 2005

Bar Admission

California

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California