Grace Horoupian is a partner in the Irvine office. Her practice is focused on representing employers in a variety of employment cases, including claims for civil rights violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, ADA and ADEA violations, unfair business practices, misappropriation of trade secrets, and class action disputes. Grace represents employers in both state and federal courts as well as before state and federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Grace also provides preventive counseling and frequently presents seminars and workshops on employment issues, including AB 1825 Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training, to executives, supervisors, managers, and human resources professionals. Grace serves as the Vice Chair and General Counsel of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, where she was honored as "Member Of The Year" in 2011.
Experience
Professional Activities
Member, Orange County Bar Association
Member, Armenian Bar Association
Recognition
Fisher & Phillips Partner Grace Horoupian Named "Member Of The Year" by the Huntington Beach Chamber Of Commerce
December 9, 2011
News/Media
Iskanian Ruling Significantly Improves The Enforceability of Class-Action Waivers Under California Law
September 12, 2012
It's Not Easy Being Green: The Challenges In Establishing A Paperless Human Resources Department
July 2, 2012
Do's & Don'ts of Dress Code Creation & Enforcement: Piercings, Tattoos & More
June 27, 2012
Cell Phone Policy Update Keeps Employees Safe and Reduces Employer Liability
March 14, 2012
Take A Break: Meal and Rest Break Court Rulings Demand Caution From Franchise Employers
July 28, 2011
Service Dogs In The Restaurant: Justice Department's Rules on Service Animals Become Increasingly Strict
May 18, 2011
"The Dangers of Workplace Bullying"
Los Angeles Advertising Human Resources Professionals "LAAHR" Magazine -
December 2011
"Managing the Mobile Workforce"
HR Web Advisor
October 2011
"Minor Adjustments"
PMQ Pizza Magazine
October 2011
"Parents of School Age Children May Be Entitled To State Mandated Leaves"
EHRN -Entertainment Human Resources Network
October 2011
"Clear Ruling Still Pending for Violation of Meal and Rest Breaks: How Should Employers Respond Now?"
Los Angeles Advertising Human Resources Professionals "LAAHR" Magazine
April 2011
"Beware of Influential Discrimination"
Los Angeles Advertising Human Resources Professionals "LAAHR" Magazine
June 2011
Quotes and Soundbites
When Babies Cross a Business Line
September 24, 2012
Employer Liability Varies When Workers Using Cell Phones Cause Vehicle Crashes
June 27, 2012
The Coaching Perspective
September 25, 2011
Newsletter Articles
Let Me Take A Look At That Tattoo
December 3, 2012
Are You Enforcing Your Cell Phone Policy?
June 1, 2012
A Down Economy - An Increase In Hiring Dangers
November 1, 2011
Are Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Exempt As "Outside Salesmen?" Diagnosis Unclear
November 1, 2011
Employers Can Discriminate!
October 1, 2011
New Ruling Makes It More Difficult To Avoid Seventh-Day Premium
July 1, 2011
Presentations
"Employment Law 101 for COOs"
Webinar
2011
"Tattoos, Piercings, and Scantily Clad Workers"
Webinar
2011
"Innovative Strategies for Your Human Resources Department"
EAC Seminar
2011
"Human Resources Situations: Let's Play Jeopardy"
EAC Seminar
2011
Community
Vice Chair and General Counsel of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce