Jennifer S. Baldocchi

AeroVironment in multiple matters, including an executive mobility and intellectual property case. Led the trial team in Ventura County Superior Court in a seven-week trial, resulting in a verdict in favor of the company. Handled additional litigation involving highly confidential information.
A technology company in litigation pending in multiple jurisdictions concerning covenants not to compete. Obtained temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction and summary adjudication victories.
Epson America in an action involving breach of restrictive covenants by a former executive. Prevailed on contract claims on summary judgment.
LD Products in litigation involving noncompete agreements and trade secrets. Successfully convinced the court as to the unenforceability of various restrictive covenants.
American Airlines and its subsidiary, American Eagle, in their claims to reject and renegotiate collective bargaining agreements as part of the Section 1113 process in bankruptcy. This resulted in new contracts for both companies, allowing them to successfully exit bankruptcy proceedings.
UPS in a wage and hour class action alleging misclassification and meal break violations with significant potential liability. Convinced the court on the eve of trial to decertify the class and continued to represent the company in multiple trials for the individual cases. After eight years of litigation, obtained 16 wins and 38 walkaways, and recovered defense fees in several cases.
A large financial institution in multiple actions involving alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation. After trial and appeals were completed, obtained a complete victory for the company on all claims.
A preeminent entertainment company against claims of copyright infringement in connection with a major motion picture. Prevailed against all claims on summary judgment.

Trade Secrets, Litigation and Non-Contentious Matters
Legal 500 USA
Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers
Lawdragon
Top Labor & Employment Lawyer
Chambers USA
Top Labor and Employment Lawyers in California
Daily Journal
Top Trade Secrets Lawyers in California
Daily Journal
Litigation — Labor and Employment and Intellectual Property
Best Lawyers

"The 50-State Survey on Employment Libel and Privacy Law," The Media Law Resource Center’s annual publication, Contributing Writer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
"Employee Mobility: What to Know About Noncompetes," Bloomberg, Author
MAY 3, 2022
"Recent Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation," ABA Annual Review Chapter on Employment Law, Contributing Author
2019
California Court of Appeals Voids Employee Post Employment Non-Solicitation Restrictions: What Your Company Needs To Do Now
November 2018
"California Employment Law, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition, Chapter 70," Matthew Bender, Author,
2018
"Practical Considerations for Obtaining Injunctions and Recovering Damages in Restrictive Covenant and Misappropriation Cases," AELC, Author
October 2017
New California Law Closes the Door On Choice of Law and Forum Selection Clauses Aimed At Enforcing Noncompetes
September 2016
The New Federal Trade Secrets Law: Top Takeaways for Employers
May 2016
There’s A New Federal Trade Secrets Statute—Now What?
May 2016

Vice-Chair Employment Law Subcommittee
ABA Business and Corporate Litigation Committee
Board Member
Public Counsel
Member
American Employment Law Council
Co-Chair
Paul Hastings Los Angeles Pro Bono and Community Committee and member of Paul Hastings Global Pro Bono Committee
Former Co-Chair
Communications Committee for California State Bar Access to Justice Commission
Former Member
Right to Counsel Committee for California State Bar Access to Justice Commission

Noncompetes and Restrictive Covenants 2026: An In-Depth Look Into What Every Lawyer, Human Resources Professional, and Key Strategic Decisionmaker Needs to Know,” Practicing Law Institute (PLI), Speaker
OCTOBER 1, 2026
"What’s Yours is Mine: Litigating Unfair Competition," Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Conference, Speaker
APRIL 24, 2026

"Noncompetes and Restrictive Covenants 2025: An In-Depth Look Into What Every Lawyer, Human Resources Professional, and Key Strategic Decisionmaker Needs to Know," Practising Law Institute (PLI), Speaker
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
"Employment Law Year in Review," LACBA Labor and Employment Law Symposium, Speaker
MARCH 19, 2025
"Noncompetes and Restrictive Covenants 2024: What Every Lawyer, Human Resources Professional, and Key Strategic Decisionmaker Should Know," Practising Law Institute (PLI), Speaker
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
"Hot Topics in Trade Secrets Protection, Enforcement, and Litigation," Sandpiper Partners Trade Secrets West Conference, Speaker
APRIL 30, 2024
"Noncompetes and Restrictive Covenants 2020: What Every Lawyer, Human Resources Professional, and Key Strategic Decisionmaker Should Know", Practising Law Institute (PLI), Speaker
JANUARY 31, 2020
"Drafting Employment Agreements For Commission-Based Employees: Protecting Confidential Information," Webcredenza Webinar, Speaker
MAY 15, 2019
"Taming the Gig Economy: Freelance Isn’t Free", ABA Business Law Section Presentation, Speaker
MARCH 28, 2019
Daily Journal Employment Law Forum, Co-Chair
July 2018
"Employee Mobility," Daily Journal Employment Law Forum, Speaker
July 2018
"In-House Litigation And Employment Counsel: What Keeps You Up At Night?" Daily Journal Employment Law Forum, Moderator
July 2018
"Advanced Litigation Techniques In Trade Secrets Cases," L.A. County Bar Association Annual Employment Law Retreat, Speaker
April 2018
"Obtaining Damages and Injunctions In Restrictive Covenant Cases," AELC, Speaker
October 2017
"Professional Education Broadcast Network: Drafting Sales Agents’ Agreements and Protecting Confidential Information," Webinar
July 2016
"Location, Location, Location, Noncompete Agreements, Trade Secrets, And Employee Mobility," California State Bar Meeting, Speaker
April 2014
"Why Trade Secrets Matter," Bridgeport Continuing Education, Trade Secrets Symposium, Speaker
April 2014
"Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants: Reasonable and Effective Non-Compete Clauses," C4CM Events, Speaker
August 2013
"Motions For Summary Judgment And Dispositive Motions," Bridgeport Continuing Education, Employment Law, Speaker
June 2013
"Computer Fraud And Abuse Act: State Of The Law After U.S. v. Nosal and Strategies For Using The CFAA And Penal Code 502(c)," Bridgeport Continuing Education, Litigating a Trade Secret Case, Speaker
March 2013
"Best of CLE, Employment Law Update," The Seminar Group, Speaker
January 2013
"Responding To A Trade Secrets Lawsuit", Bridgeport Continuing Education, Litigating a Trade Secret Case, Speaker
December 2011

Employee Mobility & Trade Secrets

Employment Law

Human Capital Compliance

Intellectual Property

Trade Secret IP Disputes

Wage & Hour Litigation

Workforce Data & Technology

Workplace Retaliation & Whistleblower Defense

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RECOGNITIONS

Legal 500 USA

Lawdragon

Chambers USA

Daily Journal

Daily Journal

Best Lawyers

NEWS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

PUBLICATIONS

"The 50-State Survey on Employment Libel and Privacy Law," The Media Law Resource Center’s annual publication, Contributing Writer

"Employee Mobility: What to Know About Noncompetes," Bloomberg, Author

"Recent Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation," ABA Annual Review Chapter on Employment Law, Contributing Author

California Court of Appeals Voids Employee Post Employment Non-Solicitation Restrictions: What Your Company Needs To Do Now

"California Employment Law, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition, Chapter 70," Matthew Bender, Author,

"Practical Considerations for Obtaining Injunctions and Recovering Damages in Restrictive Covenant and Misappropriation Cases," AELC, Author

New California Law Closes the Door On Choice of Law and Forum Selection Clauses Aimed At Enforcing Noncompetes

The New Federal Trade Secrets Law: Top Takeaways for Employers

There’s A New Federal Trade Secrets Statute—Now What?

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