Best Lawyers in California, United States for Employment Law - Management
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Marilena Guadagnini is a partner in the Newport Beach office of O’Hagan Meyer. Her litigation practice focuses on representing employers against lawsuits and administrative charges brought by individual employees for claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and wage and hour violations. She also regularly defends employers in state and federal court against class and representative actions for claims of wage and hour violations under t...
A detail-oriented and strategic thinker, Lucy Bertino represents and advises employers on complex labor and employment matters. With prior in-house experience, Lucy advises clients on compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, federal and state employment laws, and wage and hour laws. Lucy also advises employers on internal investigations and compliance with company policies to ensure consistent practice. She works with clients to provide advice arising from day-to-day human...
Julie Maresca is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Julie practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Maresca since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julie Maresca is held by other lawyers.
Matthew Mushamel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Matthew practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Mushamel since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew Mushamel is held by other lawyers.
Kyley Murer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kyley practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kyley Murer since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kyley Murer is held by other lawyers.
Sophia Jimenez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Sophia practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Sophia Jimenez since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sophia Jimenez is held by other lawyers.
Alice Kwak has experience representing clients in a broad range of employment litigation matters and counsels employers on various labor law issues. My focus My practice focuses on advising and defending employers in all aspects of employment and labor litigation, including single-plaintiff and class and collective actions involving claims of wage and hour violations, harassment, discrimination, wrongful discharge, and retaliation, in federal and state courts and before administrative agencie...
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