Roxanne A. Davis - Santa Monica, CA
Attorney at Davis*Gavsie & Hakim, LLP
Labor and Employment Law Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA
100 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 700 Santa Monica, CA 90401
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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39
Years
Experience
Santa Monica Labor and Employment Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Labor and Employment Law
- Wrongful Termination
- Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Discharge
- Unlawful Harassment
- Wage and Hour Issues
- Mediation
- Negotiating Employment Contracts
- Separation Agreements
Attorney Information
Overview
Roxanne A. Davis has been practicing in Los Angeles, California, specializing in labor and employment law, for more than 30 years. Roxanne Davis obtained her B.A. from New York University with honors. She received her J.D. from the University of Southern California Law Center and M.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern California. Ms. Davis is admitted to practice law in state and federal California courts.
Ms. Davis spent 5 years of her career working as an attorney with one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the country representing management, Jackson Lewis. Almost 20 years ago, she established her own practice in which she represents individuals and employers, in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment, among other issues. The varied demands of her practice include litigating claims of wrongful discharge, unlawful harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues, mediation, negotiating employment contracts and separation agreements and more.
For businesses, Ms. Davis also advises on various employment issues with an aim toward prevention of personnel problems and lawsuits. Such matters include preparing company policies and procedures, Employee Handbooks and management training. She also investigates discrimination and harassment charges, represents employers in Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") investigations, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing ("DFEH") investigations, among other things.
In addition, Ms. Davis speaks at seminars on employment law and contributes to legal publications.
Key Professional Accomplishments:
- $18.4 million verdict
- Numerous 6-8 figure settlements, judgments and verdicts
CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year Nominees
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Roxanne A. Davis
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Southern California Gould School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California
J.D.
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University of Southern California Gould School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California
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Non Legal Education
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University of Southern California,
Los Angeles,
California
M.A., International Relations -
New York University,
New York,
New York
B.A., History, with Honors
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University of Southern California,
Los Angeles,
California
Classes and Seminars
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"Fundamentals of Wrongful Employment Termination Practice", Continuing Education of the Bar ("CEB")
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What Constitutes Sexual Harassment, Continuing Education of the Bar ("CEB")
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Who is Liable for Sexual Harassment, Continuing Education of the Bar ("CEB")
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Proving Sexual Harassment, Continuing Education of the Bar ("CEB")
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Investigations of Sexual Harassment Complaints, Continuing Education of the Bar ("CEB")
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Other Employee Rights Statutes & State Statutes , Continuing Education of the Bar ("CEB")
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Annual Labor and Employment Law Symposium, Los Angeles County Bar Association ("LACBA")
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"Have I Got You Covered? Insurance Coverage Issues and Strategies in Employment Cases"
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"Plaintiff's Secret Weapons: The New & Improved Arsenal" , California Employment Lawyers Association ("CELA") Annual Conference
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"Fundamentals of Wrongful Employment Termination Practice", CEB Presentation
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Lecturer, Recent Developments in the Employment Law Field, LACBA, CEB, American Bar Association (ABA), CELA
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1999 Employment Litigation, Continuing Education of the Bar's Advanced Course of Study
- 2012 - LACBA Labor & Employment Section Annual Retreat
Published Works
Articles
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"Employment Litigation" Analyzing a Recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Regarding Title VII Claims and Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Civil Litigation Reporter (Published by CEB)
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Wrongful Employment Termination Practice, (Co-Author), CEB
Bar Admissions
- California, 1987
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1987
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1987
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1987
Other Affiliations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (Executive Committee Member, Co-Chair of Sub Committees)
- California Employment Lawyers Association (Member)
Contact
100 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310-955-4724
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.laemploymentlawyer.com
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., after-hours and weekend appointments
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