Best Lawyers Near You in Irvine, California for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Alessandra C. Whipple advises and represents clients in matters involving California labor and employment law. Whipple is experienced in advising and defending various employment disputes involving claims of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and retaliation, breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secrets, and whistleblower claims.Whipple’s practice includes providing significant pragmatic day-to-day advice and counseling to companies on how to navigate California&r...
Dalia Khatib is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Dalia, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dalia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashton Riley is an associate in the firm's Irvine office. Ashton represents employers across a variety of industries including temporary staffing, aerospace and engineering, technology, medical facilities, retail sales, manufacturing, and hospitality. He has a wide range of litigation experience with a focus on both class action litigation and single-plaintiff employment cases. Since joining Fisher Phillips, Ashton has successfully drafted and argued numerous motions in court and arbitration,...
Kristina N. Buan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Kristina N., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristina N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sheereen Javadizadeh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sheereen, 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 Sheereen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashley N. Attia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Ashley N., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan L. LaPointe is an associate in the Orange County, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. While attending law school, Megan was an academic fellow to Legal Research and Writing. She served as vice president of the Women Lawyers Association and was a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition Team. She also graduated with an emphasis in Alternative Dispute R...
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.
Kari represents employers in a variety of employment cases, including claims for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, employee defection, and wage-and-hour disputes. She also has substantial experience representing debtors in Chapter 7 bankruptcies and providing litigation advice to small businesses defending ADA premises accessibility lawsuits. Drawing on her experience as an owner of a fourth-generation family business, she advises clients on implementing and draft...
Remick Stahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Remick, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Remick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laurie A. Baddon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laurie A., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laurie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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