Best Lawyers in California, United States for Labor Law - Union
Daniel XuLi represents employers in all phases and types of employment litigation including wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, with a focus on California wage and hour class actions and the California Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). He also counsels employers regarding their employment practices and policies, and creates and presents workplace training sessions tailored to employers' goals and company culture.
Aleen Sorejian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law - Employee. Aleen practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Aleen Sorejian 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 Aleen Sorejian is held by other lawyers.
Hanna Chandoo joined Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP in February 2021 and represents clients in Civil Rights Law , Labor and Employment Law - Employee , and Litigation - Labor and Employment matters in Pasadena, California and throughout the state. Her practice focuses on advocating for employees and individuals in complex litigation involving workplace rights, discrimination, and civil liberties. Before joining the firm, Ms. Chandoo practiced at a boutique litigation firm where she serv...
Ava Badie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment and Sports Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ava practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ava Badie 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 refl...
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.
Michaela P. Delacruz a member of the firm’s Employment Law group. Her practice is focused on representing employers in a variety of employment disputes, including wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, whistle blower, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, and wage and hour litigation. Michaela regularly practices in state court and has also represented clients in charges filed with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportun...
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