Michael A. Robbins
(818) 712-0203
mrobbins@extti.com
http://www.extti.com
Education
Mr. Robbins is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of San Diego State University where, in 1975, he obtained his A.B. degree in History (Minors in Spanish and Political Science) with Highest Honors. He was also Valedictorian—first in a graduating class of over 5,000. In 1978, Mr. Robbins obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the U.C.L.A School of Law.
Extti was founded by Michael A. Robbins--a well-known Labor and Employment Law Attorney
While at U.C.L.A., Mr. Robbins worked for the U.C.L.A. Institute of Industrial Relations and was a Judicial Extern for the California Courts of Appeal.
Initial Training
Mr. Robbins received his initial training with the Federal Government, at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)-- first working as a Summer Intern, and then as a Field Attorney. He then worked as a Senior Attorney (Labor Law) at CBS, Inc. Following CBS, he worked as Director of Labor Relations and Labor Counsel for Golden West Broadcasters/Golden West Television (which then owned a number of radio and television stations as well as the Angels baseball franchise).
Law Firms
In 1982 he joined the International Law Firm of Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz (now, Pepper Hamilton, LLP). Joining as a Senior Associate, in 1986 he was voted into the Partnership. While at Pepper, he twice headed that firm’s West Coast Labor Law Department. During that time, he also taught at Loyola Marymount University’s Center for Industrial Relations.
In 1991, Mr. Robbins joined the Beverly Hills law firm of Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP as partner in charge of the Labor and Employment Law Department. Recognizing his expertise, in 1995, Mr. Robbins was selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of preeminent business attorneys practicing in Los Angeles County. In 1997, he became the firm’s C.E.O and Managing Partner—the youngest in the firm’s forty year history. As Managing Partner, he managed a firm of over sixty attorneys and an equal number of staff. In 1998, after practicing law for 20 years, Mr. Robbins resigned from Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman in order to found Extti, Incorporated.
Recognized Expertise
Over the years, Mr. Robbins has written numerous articles and contributed to a number of books in the area of Labor and Employment law. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker in both the academic and legal communities. As a well-known expert in discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination, he has often been sought-out by the Press to provide commentary concerning developments in these areas.
For example, he often has been quoted in U.S. News and World Report, The Los Angeles Times, The Daily Journal, Daily Variety, and in many other publications. He also has made a number of appearances on radio and television. He has been interviewed on Public Radio concerning sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. In 2002, he appeared on NBC and also twice on KCOP Channel 13 discussing various issues relating to sexual harassment in the workplace. In 2006, Mr. Robbins was selected for "Best Lawyers in America Preferred Experts".
At Extti, Mr. Robbins uses the skills and experience built up over two decades of practicing law, to p rovide the following services: (1) expert witness testimony and consulting in sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, reasonable accommodations and other employment related litigation; (2) training in these same areas; and (3) investigation of claims of harassment, discrimination, and employee misconduct (including "Cotran" investigations).
(818) 712-0203
mrobbins@extti.com
http://www.extti.com
Education
Mr. Robbins is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of San Diego State University where, in 1975, he obtained his A.B. degree in History (Minors in Spanish and Political Science) with Highest Honors. He was also Valedictorian—first in a graduating class of over 5,000. In 1978, Mr. Robbins obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the U.C.L.A School of Law.
Extti was founded by Michael A. Robbins--a well-known Labor and Employment Law Attorney
While at U.C.L.A., Mr. Robbins worked for the U.C.L.A. Institute of Industrial Relations and was a Judicial Extern for the California Courts of Appeal.
Initial Training
Mr. Robbins received his initial training with the Federal Government, at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)-- first working as a Summer Intern, and then as a Field Attorney. He then worked as a Senior Attorney (Labor Law) at CBS, Inc. Following CBS, he worked as Director of Labor Relations and Labor Counsel for Golden West Broadcasters/Golden West Television (which then owned a number of radio and television stations as well as the Angels baseball franchise).
Law Firms
In 1982 he joined the International Law Firm of Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz (now, Pepper Hamilton, LLP). Joining as a Senior Associate, in 1986 he was voted into the Partnership. While at Pepper, he twice headed that firm’s West Coast Labor Law Department. During that time, he also taught at Loyola Marymount University’s Center for Industrial Relations.
In 1991, Mr. Robbins joined the Beverly Hills law firm of Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP as partner in charge of the Labor and Employment Law Department. Recognizing his expertise, in 1995, Mr. Robbins was selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of preeminent business attorneys practicing in Los Angeles County. In 1997, he became the firm’s C.E.O and Managing Partner—the youngest in the firm’s forty year history. As Managing Partner, he managed a firm of over sixty attorneys and an equal number of staff. In 1998, after practicing law for 20 years, Mr. Robbins resigned from Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman in order to found Extti, Incorporated.
Recognized Expertise
Over the years, Mr. Robbins has written numerous articles and contributed to a number of books in the area of Labor and Employment law. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker in both the academic and legal communities. As a well-known expert in discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination, he has often been sought-out by the Press to provide commentary concerning developments in these areas.
For example, he often has been quoted in U.S. News and World Report, The Los Angeles Times, The Daily Journal, Daily Variety, and in many other publications. He also has made a number of appearances on radio and television. He has been interviewed on Public Radio concerning sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. In 2002, he appeared on NBC and also twice on KCOP Channel 13 discussing various issues relating to sexual harassment in the workplace. In 2006, Mr. Robbins was selected for "Best Lawyers in America Preferred Experts".
At Extti, Mr. Robbins uses the skills and experience built up over two decades of practicing law, to p rovide the following services: (1) expert witness testimony and consulting in sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, reasonable accommodations and other employment related litigation; (2) training in these same areas; and (3) investigation of claims of harassment, discrimination, and employee misconduct (including "Cotran" investigations).