Best Lawyers in California, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Russell N. Jarem is of counsel in the Orange County, California, and the Hartford, Connecticut, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Russell regularly advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters, including litigation under state and federal anti-discrimination statutes in a variety of forums, including state and federal courts, the Department of Labor, ...
Alexander S. Dahle is an associate in the Albany, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Alex places paramount importance on helping clients to achieve their individual best result, whether through strategic litigation or alternative resolution efforts, no matter the workplace dispute. He assists companies in resolving employment-related claims in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Alex has helped clients obtain positive results in both class-action and ...
Julie Maresca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Julie, 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 Julie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Allyson Bach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Allyson, 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 Allyson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nancy is a litigator and advisor focused primarily on the staffing industry. She represents employers in complex litigation matters involving class actions, FLSA collectives, and PAGA lawsuits. Nancy regularly advises clients on compliance with wage and hour law, as well as other related laws. Nancy combines her knowledge of the staffing industry with her expertise in legal compliance to advise the staffing industry on how to efficiently and effectively comply with the law and reduce potentia...
Kendal C. Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kendal C., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kendal C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Natalie Fox 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 2026. 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.
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