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Tomiwa Aina

Associate

San Francisco

415.772.9679

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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Experience

Tomiwa Aina is an associate in the Firm’s Labor & Employment practice group.

Tomiwa focuses on representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including class actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. She regularly counsels employers of all sizes on preventing workplace disputes by advising them on regulatory compliance, employee training, handbooks, and policy creation. Her experience allows her to provide effective and creative solutions to complex legal issues.

During law school, Tomiwa served as a legal extern for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where she analyzed employment discrimination claims and prepared opinions for administrative law judges. Additionally, she served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law.  She is fluent in French and Yoruba.

Women Lawyers of Sacramento
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Wiley Manuel Bar Association
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Sacramento Bar Association
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Awards

CALI Excellence Award for Cuban Law and US Cuban Relations

J.D., Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, 2018

B.A., Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, 2015

L&E Seminar: Navigating the Complex Maze of Leave of Absence and Accommodation Laws

Navigating and administering leaves of absence in California has never been easy. Employers have to first understand which statutory leaves apply to their workplace, then ensure that they not only have policies in place regarding those leaves, but also administer those leaves properly. Often times, various leave statutes, reasonable accommodation…

  • When: Sep 20, 2023 09:30 am PDT – 11:30 am PDT
  • Where: Weintraub Tobin, 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

FEI Presentation: Return to Work Guidance for California Employers

On March 30, 2022, Labor & Employment attorney Ryan Abernethy presented the seminar titled Return to Work Guidance for California Employers for the Financial Executives International’s Sacramento Chapter. The presentation addressed common issues that employers now face as COVID-19 restrictions loosen, and more employees are returning to work on-site. He also…

  • When: Mar 30, 2022 12:00 am PDT

Webinar: Employment Law Update 2022

On January 12, 2022, attorneys Lizbeth V. West, James Kachmar, Meagan D. Bainbridge, Brendan Begley, and Ryan Abernethy presented part two of a webinar discussing important legal developments from 2021 and reviewing a number of new laws and case law developments impacting employers in 2022. Employment Law Update (Part 2)…

  • When: Jan 12, 2022
  • Where: Webinar

Webinar: Avoiding the Bully Pulpit – Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive Workplace Free of Bullying and Intimidation

Federal and state OSHA laws require California employers to prevent and respond to violence in the workplace.  Federal and state EEO laws require California employers to prevent and respond to harassment and discrimination in the workplace.  But what about bullying?  What is it? Are employers responsible for preventing it? Is…

  • When: Oct 6, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

Webinar: You May Not See Them, But They’re Still Working: Tips to Help Ensure Your Remote Workers are Still Complying with Employment Laws and Policies

On June 30, 2021,  Ryan Abernethy presented this webinar addressing employment and labor code complications that telecommuting naturally presents and offering tips on how to ensure remote workers still comply with company policies. Last year, COVID-19 forced many companies to make spur-of-the-moment telecommuting arrangements with their employees. With the end…

  • When: Jun 30, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

WEBINAR: Employment Law Update 2020/2021 – Part I & Part II

Summary of Program Our Labor & Employment Group presents our annual Employment Law Update where they discuss important legal developments from 2020 and review a number of new employment laws and relevant court cases impacting employers in 2021 Program Highlights – Part 1 of 2 This part will focus on:…

  • When: Jan 6, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

WEBINAR: Get Ready for 2021 – An Overview of New California Legislation

Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, Shauna Correia, Lukas Clary, and Ryan Abernethy of Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Group provided an overview of California legislation that employers must be aware of as they go into 2021. This seminar was presented and recorded on December 9, 2020. A recording of this webinar can…

  • When: Dec 9, 2020
  • Where: Webinar

Webinar: Understanding & Navigating the Ever-Expanding Web of Leave Laws

Summary of Program On September 17, 2020 Weintraub attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Ryan Abernethy provided an overview of various leave laws. Administering leaves of absence in California can be very challenging.   California has a paid sick leave law and numerous other leave laws, reasonable accommodation laws, and wage…

  • When: Sep 17, 2020
  • Where: Webinar

Webinar: The Employment Law Issues Trustees, Conservators, and other Fiduciaries Face

On Tuesday, April 28, Weintraub attorney Ryan E. Abernethy is presenting a webinar hosted by the California Lawyers Association. Summary:In fulfilling their fiduciary obligations, trustees, conservators, and other fiduciaries are often thrust into situations where they are required to act as an employer. From managing caretakers, issuing paychecks, and setting schedules…

  • When: Apr 28, 2020
  • Where: Webinar

Weintraub Tobin Welcomes Tomiwa Aina

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Tomiwa Aina as an associate in the Firm’s Labor & Employment practice group, where she focuses on representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including class actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. 

Ryan Abernethy Named Vice President of Stanford Settlement Board of Directors

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that attorney Ryan Abernethy has been elected Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center. Stanford Settlement is a Sacramento not-for-profit social service organization serving neighborhoods where opportunities are limited. The mission of the agency is to help build…

35 Weintraub Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists; Firm Retains Highest Percentage of Sacramento Top 25 List

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 38 of its attorneys have been included on the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California.  In addition, 4 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 16 percent…

33 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists; Retain Highest Percentage of Sacramento Top 25 List

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 33 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys in Northern California.  In addition, 5 Weintraub Tobin attorneys received special recognition on Northern California and Sacramento “Top” lists. Weintraub attorneys represent 20 percent of…

Ryan Abernethy in Super Lawyers Magazine: Prior Practice

Ryan Abernethy is featured in the 2019 issue of Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine. In a section called “Prior Practice” Ryan discusses his early career in animation and how he uses his creativity in his practice of law. “Being a trial attorney is a bit of a performance that requires…