Higher Education Law • Employment Law • Hospitality Law
Client Forward
Novus means always moving forward for and with our clients.
We are always looking for opportunities to create successful outcomes today and into the future.
Client First
Novus means building our practice around clients’ needs first.
We are committed to client-focused innovation, embracing technology and alternative billing practices to better serve our clients.
Client Focused
Novus means being focused on our clients’ needs from their perspective.
We are engaged thought leaders in our areas of expertise and our counsel is informed as much by developments in society as in the law.
As fearless thinkers, we advise our clients (institutions of higher education and California private sector employers) in the areas where we have significant depth of legal and practical knowledge:
- California & Federal Employment (Advice, Policy Work, and Training)
- Faculty Labor Relations
- Higher Education Governance
- High-Level Internal Investigations
- Strategic Partnerships and Mergers in Higher Education
- Student Affairs (Advice, Policy Work, and Training)
As problem solvers, we are not satisfied with an answer that does not work for our clients. We leverage legal technology solutions and consortium-based approaches to help efficiently address the escalating legal issues that our clients are facing. We collaborate with policymakers, other law firms, and industry associations to get the best, most cost-effective results for our clients.
As engaged community members, we believe in better, more equitable working and educational environments. We help clients who want to lawfully implement pay equity, effective labor relations, diversity and inclusivity goals, sexual harassment mitigation techniques, and other best practices.
novus:
1. (novae res, f. pl. = revolution)
2. new, fresh
3. unusual, extraordinary
Recent News
Natasha Baker and AICCU Present an Overview of Legislation Impacting Student Affairs and Policies
Natasha Baker, Managing Attorney at Novus Law Firm, is excited to partner with the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) to present an Overview of Legislation Impacting Student Affairs and Policies. Gov. Newsom has through today,...
Novus Welcomes Office Manager Ashley Rexford
Novus Law Firm, Inc. is proud to announce that Ashley Rexford has joined our team as our Office Manager. Ashley will work closely with both the firm’s management team and administrative staff to help ensure consistent and efficient operation, allowing Novus to...
Novus Hosting the Fall 2026 WACO Conference
Novus Law Firm, Inc. and the University of the Pacific are excited to host the Fall 2026 WACO Conference in Sacramento, California, from October 21-23, 2026. WACO is a regional affinity group of NACUA, but all NACUA members are welcome. This event will cover Higher...