California Employment Law for Everyone.
Next Chapter Legal is founded by Maggie W. Trinh, Esq. (she/her/hers), who has over a decade of experience providing employment law advice and counseling to individuals and businesses alike. She also conducts external workplace investigations.
In addition to her counseling work, she has also litigated for many years on behalf of individuals, small non-profit organizations, and multi-national tech companies, winning trial court and appellate victories in both California state and federal court. This litigation background for a wide range of clients informs her practical, customized approach to employment law. And, because she has represented both individuals and businesses, she conducts investigations with a balanced and impartial outlook while quickly building rapport with witnesses.
What Others Have Said About My Work
“Maggie helped me negotiate a tricky transition package with my employer — a major media company with a global reach — that worked for me and that was satisfactory to my employer. Couldn’t have done it without her! Highly recommend hiring Maggie if you’re looking for employment law help in California.” — Abbie
“Maggie is fantastic. I would highly recommend her if you need expert advice and someone on your side! Her reliable knowledge and support was immensely helpful, from a legal pov and on a human kindness/client level. She was very thorough, communicative, consistent, understanding, collaborative, and it was very clear she had me and my best interests as a top priority. I definitely would not have had a successful outcome if it weren't for Maggie's help.” — Anna
“Maggie was incredibly helpful when I was blindsided and asked to resign with severance from the executive-level position I had held. She helped me understand what I needed to know, what mattered and what didn't, and what I could ask for and how. She reviewed the proposed severance agreement in detail and gave me suggestions for improvements. She also made herself available when I had follow-up questions and concerns throughout the process. I confidently recommend Maggie and will gladly hire her again if I need her expertise in the future.” — Anonymous client
“Maggie helped me navigate a stressful dispute with a former employer. She made herself available immediately and gave me practical advice. She was kind and professional throughout. I'm thankful she helped me and would recommend her to others.” — Kelly
“Maggie was a huge source of support through a difficult job situation where I was looking to leave my position amicably but also receive the unpaid money I was entitled to. Internet searches on my own left much to be desired and I was mostly unaware of what my actual rights are until I met and hired her. She was my voice and fought admirably on my behalf, and as a result, I walked away with a very fair settlement and left the job behind me content and satisfied.” — Anonymous client
“Maggie supported me through a difficult job transition. She explained my options clearly, the pros and cons of different choices, and ultimately helped me receive a separation result that I felt was fair. I'm thankful to have avoided further dispute while also being able to protect my interests.” — Anonymous client