Best Lawyers in California, United States for Employment Law - Management
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Landon R. Schwob defends employers in a wide range of workplace disputes, from single-party harassment and discrimination claims to large wage and hour class action and California PAGA matters. Landon has mediated and resolved hundreds of cases and has tried cases before judges, juries, arbitrators, and administrative agencies. He also has briefed and argued matters before the California Courts of Appeal. Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Landon was a senior litigator and trial counsel for a ...
Shauna Amon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shauna, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shauna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christian Amos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Christian, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephanie A. Kierig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephanie A., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Julie R. Campos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Julie R., who practices law in Fresno, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Douglas L. Ropel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Douglas L., who practices law in Sacramento, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey E. Fields is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey E., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alyssa is an associate in the Fisher Phillip’s Woodland Hills office. Alyssa represents and advises clients in employment matters during all stages of litigation, including the pre-litigation phase. Alyssa defends employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including charges of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and other employment-related claims. Alyssa’s background is in civil defense where she represented companies in construction defect, product...
Kelly T. Chu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Kelly T., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Justin D. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Justin D., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryan W. Patton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Bryan W., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryan W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leah Elizabeth Whitehead Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Leah Elizabeth, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leah Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Susan T. Ye is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Susan T., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian Casillas focuses his practice on all aspects of employment litigation and counseling. He has experience in California and federal civil procedure including discovery, motion practice, defending depositions and negotiating settlements. He represents clients against claims under the Fair Employment & Housing Act, Labor Code, Cal/OSHA and Americans with Disabilities Act. Brian also advises corporate clients and individuals across various industries including technology, manufacturing, ...
Chris Alvarez is an associate in the firm’s Sacramento office. His practice focuses on representing employers in federal and state courts, in all stages of litigation. He also counsels and advises clients on labor and employment law matters.Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Chris was in private practice with a law firm representing employers in labor and employment matters. Chris graduated from the University of California Davis School of Law. While in law school, he served as a Senior ...
Michael W.M. Manoukian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W.M., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W.M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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