J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, 2009
M.B.A., University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie College of Business, Iowa City, 2009
B.A., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 2005
John Slavik is an associate in the Firm’s Labor and Employment and Litigation practice groups.
John represents businesses and other types of entities in a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters in California, including contractual, employment, and commercial disputes.
John is experienced in all areas of employment litigation and defends employers against alleged civil rights, tort, contract, and statutory violations, including the defense of claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, trade secrets, and class actions.
Prior to joining Weintraub, John represented clients in civil and criminal litigation in Iowa. After moving to California, he joined an investment management firm in Century City, CA, where he consulted Am Law 100 firms and Fortune 500 clients involved in headline-making business and intellectual property investigations.
Outside of the Firm, John enjoys hiking, skiing, cooking, and traveling.
July 16, 2025
Weintraub Tobin hosted its internal mock trial on June 27, 2025. Designed to help associates refine their courtroom skills while under the expert supervision of more senior attorneys, the mock trial included key elements of real litigation. Over 30 participants joined from across all offices and ranks, including shareholders, associates,…
August 1, 2024
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome John Slavik as an associate attorney in the Firm’s Labor and Employment and Litigation practice groups. He represents businesses and other types of entities in a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters in California, including contractual, employment, and commercial disputes. John is experienced…
Weintraub Tobin is proud to support UCP of Sacramento and Northern California’s annual “Humanitarian of the Year” event on May 29, 2026. The Firm’s commitment to UCP’s mission, advancing life without limits for people with disabilities, is exemplified by Trusts & Estates attorney Janet Chediak’s longstanding leadership within the organization. Janet serves on the UCP Foundation Board of Directors and…
Weintraub client Big Shot Pictures is partnering with A for Adley creator Adley McBride on a new television series adaptation of Eloise, based on the beloved children’s book character created by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight. The series is being developed through Big Shot Pictures (led by Brian Robbins), with McBride…
Netflix has greenlit Barbaric, a medieval fantasy drama based on the hit Vault Comics title of the same name. Created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden, the series follows a barbarian cursed to only use violence for good as he embarks on a journey of redemption alongside his talking axe…
Weintraub Tobin is proud to participate in Sacramento’s month-long online workplace challenge, “May is Bike Month.” This annual event serves as a fun, free, and friendly challenge that’s open to riders of all levels. Participants will track their cycling miles on the May is Bike Month – Weintraub Team Page all month…
Weintraub client Rebecca Yarros’ best-selling romantasy novel Fourth Wing has officially been ordered to series at Amazon Prime Video. Based on Yarros’ hit The Empyrean book series, the adaptation follows Violet Sorrengail as she enters the dangerous and competitive world of dragon riders at Basgiath War College. The series will…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Sonia T. Amodeo as an associate in the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Based in the Firm’s Los Angeles office, Sonia represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of entertainment, sports, and business disputes across all stages of pre-litigation and litigation. She brings a…
Weintraub Tobin is proud to sponsor the inaugural Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) Career Conference, “Forging Your Own Path,” taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. This first-of-its-kind event will bring together attorneys and law students for a day of…
Weintraub Tobin is proud to be ranked #4 among the Best Midsize Law Firms in Northern California by Vault. Vault’s rankings are based on its Annual Associate Survey, which gathers feedback from more than 20,000 associates across over 200 firms. Associates evaluate their own firms across a range of quality-of-life…
Weintraub client Tinkercast has announced a new partnership with SuperAwesome for Wow in the World, the #1 kids and family podcast globally. Through the partnership, SuperAwesome will serve as Tinkercast’s direct-sales advertising partner, connecting brands with millions of co-listening families across a premium, brand-safe audio environment. Wow in the World, hosted…
Weintraub client, At Will Media, is producing a new weekly podcast interview show, We’re Back! With Brian Williams, for Netflix, hosted by veteran journalist Brian Williams. The series will feature conversations with pop culture figures and newsmakers and is expected to debut later in 2026. At Will Media’s Will Malnati and Ashley Taylor will serve as executive producers alongside Jonathan Wald. At Will Media is represented by Weintraub…
When an employee leaves, employers should act quickly to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and customer relationships. In this 100th episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys James Kachmar and John Slavik discuss practical steps companies can take before, during, and after an employee’s departure. Listen for a breakdown of how…
Terminating an employee can present significant legal risk if not handled carefully. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and John Slavik discuss best practices and key considerations employers should evaluate before making a termination decision. Listen for a breakdown of what California employers need to know to approach…
In this episode of California Employment News, we break down AB 692, a law that places significant limits on so called “stay or pay” provisions in contracts between employers and workers in California. Weintraub Tobin attorneys Shauna Correia, Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment group, and associate, John Slavik, cover:…
The Workplace Know Your Rights Act – SB 294, takes effect on January 1st, 2026 and provides requirements for employers to notify employees of their rights related to law enforcement interactions at work, as well as providing the option for employers to notify an emergency contact in the event of…
