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Employee plaintiff brought a wrongful termination suit against RRB’s client, a large national foundation.  Plaintiff claimed retaliation, constructive discharge, gender discrimination, age discrimination, hostile work environment and harassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, violation of whistleblower protections, and negligent supervision and retention.  RRB forced plaintiff into arbitration where it settled the matter on a financially expeditious and reasonable basis, avoiding significant cost and risk to defendant.

 

In a recent episode of Spotlight on the Community Show, Tim Reuben discusses how decades as a trial lawyer shaped both his approach to mediation and his debut novel, Tequila: A Story of Success, Love and Violence.

 

The conversation touches on judgment under pressure, the role of human behavior in conflict, and why experienced litigators often make effective mediators. Tim also reflects on what drew him to fiction and how storytelling draws on the same instincts that guide high stakes dispute resolution.

 

A thoughtful listen for anyone interested in the intersection of law, narrative, and persuasion.

 

 Listen to the full episode:

 

Spotlight on the Community Show

 

 

We’re proud to share that Tim Reuben has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.

 

With more than 45 years of trial and appellate experience, Tim has represented clients in some of the most complex business, real estate, entertainment, employment, and intellectual property disputes in California.

 

Today, through Reuben Mediation, he is putting that courtroom-tested judgment to work as a mediator and arbitrator, helping parties resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

 

Read the announcement here.

 

 

 

 

We’re proud to share that President and Director Timothy D. Reuben and Certified Family Law Specialist Stephanie I. Blum have been named 2025 Legal Visionaries by the LA Times Business of Law magazine!

Read more in our press release:  Reuben Raucher & Blum Press Release

 

 

 

 

 

Reuben Raucher & Blum is pleased to announce that Jordan Barron Goldman has joined the firm as an Associate, focusing on civil litigation and family law.

 

Ms. Barron Goldman first joined RRB as a Law Clerk in August 2024, gaining valuable experience in litigation strategy and client advocacy. After successfully passing the California Bar Exam, she transitioned into her role as an Associate in January 2025.

 

She earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law and holds a B.A. in American Studies from Stanford University. Her background includes work at the Children’s Law Center of California, where she provided legal support for children navigating the dependency system, and at the Lanterman Special Education Legal Clinic, where she represented minors and families in securing essential special education services.

 

Ms. Barron Goldman’s focus on child advocacy, litigation, and family law make her a positive addition to the firm, and we look forward to her contributions.

 

 

 

Tim Reuben, Stephen Raucher, and Stephanie Blum have once again been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list for Southern California, and Trenton E. Hartzler has been recognized as a 2025 Rising Star!

 

Super Lawyers honors the top 5% of attorneys in each state, while Rising Stars recognizes only 2.5% of attorneys who have been practicing for ten years or less. This continued recognition reflects our attorneys’ dedication to delivering strategic, results-driven advocacy for our clients.

 

You can read the full press release here.

 

 

Reuben Raucher & Blum successfully defended a nonprofit foundation providing low-income housing to the elderly in a high-stakes employment dispute brought by a terminated Chief Operating Officer. The COO, who alleged racial discrimination as the reason for his dismissal, filed multiple claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

 

Given the sensitive nature of the allegations and the COO’s prominent role within the organization, the case presented significant reputational and legal risks for the client. Recognizing the advantages of arbitration for employers, RRB successfully obtained a court order compelling the matter to arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA), despite the plaintiff’s initial filing in superior court.

 

In arbitration, RRB secured summary adjudication on the key claim of race discrimination, effectively establishing that the client’s termination decision was not racially motivated. This decisive finding absolved the foundation of the stain of a racism allegation, significantly reducing potential exposure and mitigating reputational harm. Following this critical victory, the remaining issues were resolved through a favorable settlement, bringing the matter to a successful conclusion.

 

We’re excited to share that Tim Reuben and Certified Specialist Stephanie Blum have been named Legal Visionaries in the LA Times Business of Law magazine! This recognition highlights their exceptional leadership and dedication to achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients.

 

Read the full story here.

 

 

 

 

Reuben Raucher & Blum attorneys Timothy D. Reuben, Stephen L. Raucher, and Stephanie I. Blum are once again named as Southern California “Super Lawyers” for the 2024 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers magazine.