Christopher R. Nepacena Associate (510) 451-3300 cnepacena@donahue.com Download vCard LinkedIn
Download BioChristopher R. Nepacena focuses his practice on labor and employment matters. He is an experienced litigator and takes pride in providing clients with the most efficient and reliable advocacy at every stage of litigation. He also counsels employers on employment practices and policies, employee relations, and preventative measures to eliminate the potential for litigation.
Throughout his career, Christopher has obtained favorable results for his clients through mediation, negotiated settlement agreements, and has successfully argued multiple dispositive motions at the pleading and summary judgment phases, including the dismissal of a $2 million action against a corporate client.
Prior to joining Donahue Fitzgerald, Christopher worked for an AmLaw 100 national law firm where his practice focused on management-side employment litigation and advice and counsel. He also worked at another national law firm where he litigated complex, multi-party actions and served a diverse range of clients in the technology, real estate, financial, hospitality, transportation, manufacturing, oil, and construction industries.
Recent Articles/News
- Understanding the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): A Brief Overview with Regards to Employees
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Strikes Down California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
- Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) – Cal/OSHA Update
- Associate Christopher R. Nepacena Joins Donahue Fitzgerald
Recent Speaking Engagements
December 05, 2024 | Berkeley, CA
2025 Annual Employment Law Update
December 03, 2024 | Webinar
2025 Annual Employment Law Update
April 16, 2024 | Virtual
Navigating CCPA & CPRA Compliance in 2024
ACBA Barristers Section
December 07, 2023 | Webinar
2024 Annual Employment Law Update
December 05, 2023 | Webinar
2024 Annual Employment Law Update
September 15, 2023
ACBA Labor and Employment 2023 Symposium: From Courtroom to Workplace: Preserving Diversity in Light of Recent Ruling on Affirmative Action
Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA)
May 24, 2023 | Webinar
CCPA/CPRA: Is your company ready for July 1st?
May 23, 2023 | Webinar
CCPA/CPRA: Is your company ready for July 1st?
December 08, 2022 | Oakland, CA
2023 Annual Employment Law Update
December 06, 2022 | Webinar
2023 Annual Employment Law Update
Past Speaking Engagements
- ACBA Virtual Labor and Employment 2022 Symposium: Employment Law Issues in a Post-Pandemic World, ACBA Labor and Employment Section, September 28, 2022, Virtual