Best Lawyers in California, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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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...
Alexa Graumlich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alexa, 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 Alexa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Blaine O’Malley is an Associate of the Firm. Her practice focuses on all stages of business litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Blaine was a certified law clerk at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in both the Central Trials and Victim Impact divisions, where she successfully represented the people of California in preliminary hearings and pre-trial motions. During her time at the District Attorney’s Office, Blaine O'Malley actively volunteered with Projec...
Gaia T. Linehan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gaia T., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gaia T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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