Best Lawyers in California, United States for Labor Law - Management
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Brenna Hull is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brenna, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brenna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James A. Becerra is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. James A., 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 James A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Olivia Florio Roberts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Olivia Florio, 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 Olivia Florio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Arcelia N. Magaña is a Partner in the San Diego, California, office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP. An experienced litigator, she provides insight into best practices to develop a stable, high-functioning workforce to avoid the disruption and expense of litigation. Arcelia has defended dozens of wage and hour class and representative actions over the last seven years, including actions brought under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Arcelia also handles discrim...
Thalia Rofos advises and represents clients in complex employment law matters, including discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and harassment claims. She also defends employers in wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act cases. Thalia’s practice spans state and federal courts, including California appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies, where she combines litigation prowess with practical legal counsel to help clients navigate evolving emp...
Paulina is an Associate in the firm's Employment Department. Paulina's practice focuses on employment litigation and counseling. She defends employers in all stages of employment litigation including class action and single plaintiff wage and hour lawsuits and in harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, misclassification, and breach of contract claims. She advises clients on matters ranging from pre-litigation disputes, employment agreements, workplace policies and proce...
Ava Badie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ava, 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 Ava is held by other top lawyers in the same geograph...
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.
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...
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