September Rea is a seasoned litigator in Polsinelli’s Employment Litigation practice with experience in all employment-related litigation forums including administrative, state, federal and arbitration. She routinely partners with clients as a trusted advisor to defend against employment-related action including age, religion, gender, race, national origin, disability, harassment, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation and FMLA. A skilled mediator and negotiator, September works closely with clients to resolve employment matters as swiftly and cost-effectively as feasible. Her practice is particularly focused on advising employers in the entertainment, start-up, technology, and hospitality sectors.  She counsels clients in all aspects of employment including compliance with both state and federal laws, wage and hour law, employee handbooks/personnel policies, employee discipline, commission agreements, employment contracts, 132a and ERISA claims.

In addition to her work with clients, September volunteers her time on an array of pro bono matters, including serving as a special prosecutor for the City of Burbank in a week-long jury trial.