Carrie Valdez draws on a background in hospitality to bolster her developing employment practice, which targets class action and wage and hour disputes, defense of clients in discrimination and retaliation cases, affirmative action compliance and client counseling. For nearly a decade prior to joining the firm, Carrie served in management and human resources positions at nationally recognized hotel and restaurant companies. She recognizes the importance of understanding clients’ business objectives and embraces a service mindset to address concerns and develop creative solutions.