Marni Barta Robinow represents companies and educational institutions in a broad range of litigation, including employment-related actions such as those involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour violations, and unfair labor practice charges, and other claims lodged against educational institutions. Marni also advises employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws, crafts employee handbook policies, and drafts comprehensive employment agreements. She also conducts internal and independent investigations into alleged misconduct.
Marni also maintains a robust portfolio of pro bono cases and is the co-founder of Kid Flicks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Prior to joining O’Melveny, Marni completed a judicial externship for the Honorable John A. Kronstadt of the US District Court, Central District of California.
- Counsel for university in multiple matters arising from the alleged sexual misconduct of the school's former director of sports medicine, including a Title IX class action, two lawsuits alleging wrongful termination of employment, and governmental investigations
- Achieved dismissal at the pleadings stage for Occidental College in a putative class action seeking refunds for classes forced online by COVID-19
- Represented the Regents of the University of California and a Special Committee appointed by the Chancellor of UCLA to review and report on allegations of misconduct in the clinical health setting
- Represented large university in high-profile lawsuit challenging ownership of sensitive historical artifact
- Secured dismissal of several unfair labor practice charges brought against Disneyland
- Conducted internal investigations for wide range of clients into allegations of misconduct by top executives
- Achieved dismissal of removal proceedings in immigration court for pro bono client
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- California
Court Admissions
- US District Court, Central District of California
Education
- Stanford University, J.D.; Editor-in-Chief, Stanford Journal of Complex Litigation; Articles Committee, Stanford Law Review; Gerald Gunther Prize for Outstanding Performance in Evidence
- Northwestern University, B.A., Art History and Psychology; summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Activities
Externships
- The Honorable John A. Kronstadt, US District Court, Central District of California (2014)
Internships
- Center on Wrongful Convictions, Northwestern University (2012)
Clerkships
- Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (2012)
Junior Committee Member
- Rett Syndrome Research Trust (2012 - Present)
Publications
- Co-author, “COVID-19: A Way Forward Following the Disproportionate Burden of the Pandemic on Working Women,” American Employment Law Council Annual Conference (October 2021)