Best Lawyers in California, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Kyra A. Buch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Kyra A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyra A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew L. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrew L., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Walker Macon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Walker, who practices law in Lake Forest, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Walker is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashleigh Reif Kasper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Ashleigh Reif, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashleigh Reif is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew A. Scholl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Denise Tran-Nguyen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Denise, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denise is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan, an appellate specialist certified by the State Bar of California, joined B&S as a firm attorney in 2025. Her background as a partner at a national law firm focusing on labor and employment law provided her with a depth of experience in both the trial and appellate courts. Having argued close to a dozen appeals and handled briefing for dozens more, Megan is recognized by her peers as an accomplished and capable appellate advocate. Megan’s appellate practice is broad-based, as ...
Lyle Chan is an associate in the firm’s Irvine office. His practice focuses on counseling and defending employers of all sizes in a variety of employment law matters including Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) actions and class actions, wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation litigation in both single-plaintiff and class action cases. In addition to his litigation practice, Lyle regularly advises clients on how to navigate the often complex laws pertaining to employ...
Jamie L. Hagerott represents and advises employers in all areas of employment law in both state and federal courts, private arbitration, and before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Civil Rights Department (CRD). She has handled a wide array of employment cases including discrimination, wrongful termination, accommodation, sexual harassment, wage and hour, whistleblower, and class action and PAGA matters. Jamie has also advised her clients on the ever-changing Califo...
Ikedi O. Onyemaobim's practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Ikedi has defended employers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, medical, retail, and hospitality. Ikedi advises employers in various areas of employment matters, including compliance and counseling, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Ikedi’s litigation practice includes defending employers in a broad spectrum of labor and...
Philip Lamborn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Philip, 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 Philip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Frances Choi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Frances, 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 Frances is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Natalie Torbati Meinhardt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Natalie, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brandon Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brandon, who practices law in Walnut Creek, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adelyn M. Vigran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Adelyn M., 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 Adelyn M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ethan Chernin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ethan, who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ethan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
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