Nathaniel J. Price

Nathaniel J. Price is an associate in the Firm’s Labor and Employment Department, where he represents public and private sector employers in labor and employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and day‑to‑day counseling.

Nate’s practice includes defending employers in matters arising under the California Labor Code and Government Code, including claims brought under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and whistleblower protection statutes. He has extensive experience handling all phases of litigation, including written discovery, fact investigation, witness interviews, motion practice, and deposition preparation, as well as assisting with trial preparation.

He regularly represents employers before administrative agencies, including the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), Civil Service Commissions, and Employee Relations Commissions, and has experience defending clients in unfair labor practice charges and grievance arbitrations. He also advises employers in pre‑litigation matters, including responding to inquiries from the California Civil Rights Department.

In addition to litigation, Nate counsels employers on a broad range of labor and employment issues, including labor relations, wage-and-hour compliance, FEHA compliance, discipline and discharge, leaves of absence, hiring and background checks, and California Public Records Act requests . He has also coordinated workplace misconduct investigations, working with neutral investigators to define investigation scope, manage communications, and analyze investigative findings.

Nate has particular experience representing public agencies in labor relations matters, including preparing for and responding to organized work stoppages, negotiating with labor organizations, and seeking injunctive relief in superior court and before PERB. He also monitors and analyzes state and federal appellate decisions and legislative developments affecting labor and employment law, and has presented trainings and webinars on practical compliance issues.

Outside the office Nate enjoys cycling, traveling and rooting for the San Francisco 49ers.