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…
Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet is moving forward with the feature adaptation of his Tony Award-winning play Speed the Plow, firming up its cast as the project heads into production. The film will star Anthony Mackie, Ben Mendelsohn, Emily Alyn Lind, and Oscar nominee Sharon Stone, with production set to…
Disney+ is moving forward with its live-action adaptation of Eragon, the first book in Christopher Paolini’s bestselling Inheritance Cycle fantasy series, firming up its creative team as the project advances in development. The series is being produced by 20th Television, following competitive interest in Paolini’s YA fantasy universe. Todd Harthan has…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce the appointment of shareholders Christopher Anderson as Chair and Justin Borrowdale as Vice-Chair of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group. Christopher (Chris) is a shareholder and accomplished transactional corporate and healthcare attorney based in the Firm’s Sacramento office. His practice focuses on business transactional matters,…
Apple TV has secured the screen rights to Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive, two highly sought-after fantasy book series from bestselling author and Weintraub Tobin client Brandon Sanderson, for development across film and television. The deal encompasses Sanderson’s expansive Cosmere universe and followed competitive interest from multiple studios before Apple…
Weintraub Tobin client, Diane Lane, has signed on to star in Mike Flanagan’s upcoming installment of The Exorcist franchise, joining Scarlett Johansson and Jacobi Jupe in a new, standalone story set within the iconic horror setting. The film, written and directed by Flanagan and produced by Red Room Pictures, Morgan…
Carly Moran, an associate attorney in Weintraub Tobin’s Litigation practice group, has been named President of the Barristers’ Club of the Sacramento County Bar Association (SCBA), effective January 1, 2026. Carly has held other leadership positions within the SCBA Barristers’ Club, serving as Vice President in 2024 and 2025. In…
Weintraub Tobin is proud to announce that Monica Silver has been appointed Co-Chair of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) Board Development Committee. Monica serves as a board member of WLS and is a Senior Attorney in Weintraub Tobin’s Litigation practice group, where she represents both public and private clients…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a booming industry which now offers assistance to employers by automating decisions such as hiring, performance management and even disciplinary actions. While this may come as a welcome aid for many employers, it does not come without risk. Employers grappling with how to use AI in…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Rishita Mehta as an associate with the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Rishita first joined Weintraub in 2024 as a summer associate, and has rejoined the firm as an associate attorney after passing the California Bar. Based in Sacramento, Rishita joins the Firm with prior experience in legal…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Blake Gibbs has been named Treasurer of the Sacramento County Bar Association’s Construction Law Section. Blake is an Associate at Weintraub Tobin and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Construction practice groups. He represents clients throughout California in complex business, construction, and…
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…
