Deborah A. Byron
Partner
Fresno, California
5 River Park Place East
P.O. Box 28912
Fresno, CA 93720
Concentrating in Civil Litigation with an emphasis in Employment Law, including Wrongful Termination, Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Claims. Representation includes the defense of numerous public entities.
ExperienceMs. Byron has been with McCormick Barstow since 1982. Her practice has concentrated in civil matters, including federal civil rights, employment, and public entity liability. Ms. Byron represents employers in harassment/discrimination claims under California and federal law, including Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act, and advises employers regarding compliance with California and federal law. In addition, Ms. Byron has represented clients in administrative proceedings involving the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She is a member of the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group. Ms. Byron was a senior research attorney with the Fifth District Court of Appeal.
Ms. Byron is admitted to practice in the State of California, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
Professional AssociationsMs. Byron is a member of the State Bar of California (Labor and Employment Law Section) and Federal Bar Association.
Publications & LecturesContributing Editor, California Practice Guide: Employment Litigation, "Chapter 7: Employment Discrimination in General," (The Rutter Group, 2008-2009).
EducationJuris Doctor, 1982 (valedictorian)
San Joaquin College of Law
Bachelor of Arts, 1974 (cum laude)
California State University, Fresno
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