Shardé T.Skahan

Shardé regularly advises clients on the ever-evolving pay transparency statutory framework and compliance across the country, as well as California pay data reporting and advice regarding pay equity audits in order to help employers evaluate their pay practices and work towards, or maintain, pay parity. In addition to counseling on pay equity issues, Shardé also litigates pay equity cases. She also provides employment counseling to employers on other complex workplace issues, including internal investigations, diversity and inclusion, employee discipline and terminations, interactive process, and other common employment matters. Shardé partners with employers to develop compliance strategies and practices for a myriad of employment law issues that may arise.

When the need for litigation arises, Shardé represents employers in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Shardé has won summary judgment in California state and federal court cases on issues such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and pay equity. She evaluates cases to determine whether informal resolution or mediation is advisable. No two cases are exactly the same, and Shardé works with employers to develop case strategy and recommendations. Shardé’s experience has provided her with a unique understanding of the various types of issues that can arise in the employment context and strategies for addressing them. Shardé is attentive to employer needs and teams up with employers to deliver responsive representation in the format that works best for clients.

Shardé enjoys counseling clients on employment law compliance and helping develop strategies to keep employees happy and business thriving. She also enjoys the challenges and creativity required in litigating employment disputes. Shardé regularly presents on various employment-related topics.

Outside of office, Shardé serves as the President-Elect of Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc.