William Ira Corman
Law Offices of William Ira Corman • Oakland, CA
Wrongful TerminationEmployment LawPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(559) 400-8199
Address
1330 Broadway., Oakland, CA, 94612, US
Professional
About
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1973 and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1978. Previously to helping found Bogatin, Corman & Gold in 1994, I was staff counselto the National Treasury Employees Union and subsequently staff counsel to theCalifornia School Employees Association. In 1992, I was honored as CSEA’s Employee of the Year for my representation ofpublic sector employee plaintiffs in litigation affecting the pension rights ofCalifornia public employees. My current practice emphasizes the representation of individuals in all forms of employment and discrimination related matters. I also work with non-profit and small business organizations in formulating personnel policies and handbooks. I formerly served as a judicial arbitrator forthe Alameda County Superior Court and currently work as an advisor andhearing officer in California merit system school district employeedisciplinary cases. In 1996, Iwas the legal advisor and editorial consultant for the publication California Assembly of Local Arts AgenciesPersonnel Handbook for CaliforniaNonprofits. In 2010, I co-authoredthe publication California Employment LawIssues in a Down Economy. (Aspatore Publications.) That writing is now included in California Employment Issues in an Economic Downturn, (West Publications Group). My interests include non-fiction reading and analysis, music and baseball.
About Wrongful Termination Law
Wrongful termination attorneys represent employees who were illegally fired from their jobs. They fight to recover lost wages and damages. Common matters include illegal firing, retaliation, discrimination, breach of contract.
Credentials
Education
1978 UC Hastings COL JD - Juris Doctor 1973 University of Wisconsin, Madison BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1992 Employee of the Year, California School Employees Association
Publications
2010 West Group publication California Employment Issues in an Economic Downturn 2010 Aspatore Publications California Employment Law Issues in a Down Economy 2001 The Diamond Angle DejaVu All Over Again 1996 California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies Personnel Handbook for California Nonprofits
Associations
1997 - Present Bay Area Community Law Foundaton CEO/President of the Board 1978 - Present National Lawyers Guild (San Francisco chapter) Board Member 1985 - 2000 San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation Board of Directors
Speaking
2010 Webinar Current and Continuing Legal Issues in Public Education Employment Law 2002 National Business Institute Seminar Fundamental Issues in California Human Resources Law 1999 State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section Public Sector Labor & Employment Program From Negotiations to Arbitrations: Problems and Solutions. 1987 Public Administrative Forum EEO Complaints Involving Disciplinary Actions:Unique Aspects of Proof.
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Updated: Jun 02, 2026