Meron Wendwesen

Associate

Overview

Meron Wendwesen advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment and traditional labor matters. Her practice includes disputes involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, trade secrets, unfair competition, pay equity and compensation issues, compliance matters, and wage and hour claims.

Meron has experience across all phases of civil litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, fact and expert discovery, and motion practice. She approaches disputes with a practical, business-focused perspective, helping clients assess risk early, respond strategically, and pursue efficient resolutions.

In addition to her litigation practice, Meron counsels employers on pre-litigation and day-to-day workplace issues, helping them navigate evolving legal requirements and reduce risk before disputes arise. She has experience conducting workplace investigations involving harassment, retaliation, and other sensitive employment matters. Her practice is grounded in practical legal analysis, responsive client service, and an understanding of the business realities employers face.

Career & Education

    • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2022
    • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2019
    • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 2022
    • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 2019
    • California
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
    • California
    • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
    • Bar Association of San Francisco
    • California Association of Black Lawyers
    • California Lawyers Association
    • California Women Lawyers
    • Charles Houston Bar Association
    • Bar Association of San Francisco
    • California Association of Black Lawyers
    • California Lawyers Association
    • California Women Lawyers
    • Charles Houston Bar Association

Meron's Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.06.26

California’s “No Robo Bosses Act” Is Now Law: Human Oversight Required for AI-Driven Discipline and Termination

On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” into law, effective July 1, 2027. The law prohibits California employers from relying solely on AI or other automated decision systems (ADS) to discipline or terminate employees, and requires meaningful human review and written notice to affected workers when such tools play a primary role in those decisions. Employers using AI-driven workforce management tools should begin compliance planning now....

Meron's Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.06.26

California’s “No Robo Bosses Act” Is Now Law: Human Oversight Required for AI-Driven Discipline and Termination

On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” into law, effective July 1, 2027. The law prohibits California employers from relying solely on AI or other automated decision systems (ADS) to discipline or terminate employees, and requires meaningful human review and written notice to affected workers when such tools play a primary role in those decisions. Employers using AI-driven workforce management tools should begin compliance planning now....