Omar H. Bengali is a Founding Partner of Girard Bengali, APC. Mr. Bengali's primary practice areas include labor and employment litigation and securities arbitration. Mr. Bengali began his career representing a wide array of companies in state and federal court. Having founded Girard Bengali, he now specializes in representing executives, employees and small to mid-size companies with all aspects of employment law.
Mr. Bengali litigates all types of employment-related claims and regularly represents employees and executives with claims involving wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, retaliation and discrimination, both inside and outside of the securities industry. Mr. Bengali places particular focus on claims brought by female employees and executives who have been discriminated against on the basis of pregnancy, sexually harassed at work or denied equal pay. Mr. Bengali's employment practice extends into the securities arena, including the representation of financial professionals against broker-dealer firms in FINRA arbitrations, as well as successfully counseling clients through FINRA regulatory and enforcement inquiries.
From 2016 through 2021, Mr. Bengali has been selected to the Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers Magazine, a designation earned by less than 2.5% of attorneys under the age of forty.
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish
Girard Bengali, APC
333 S Grand Ave Ste 4375
Los Angeles, CA, 90071-1544
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2011 | 02/06/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP | 2014 - 2016 |
Clerk | Stone Dolginer & Wenzel | 2011 - 2011 |
Associate | Bergman Dacey Goldsmith | 2011 - 2014 |
Fellow | American Board Of Trial Advocates | 2010 - 2010 |
Certified Law Clerk | Los Angeles District Attorney's Office | 2009 - 2009 |
Legislative Intern | House Of Representatives | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Member | 2011 - Present |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern Univ SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
George Washington University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2007 |
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David Gittelman, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Omar for almost two years. During that time, I have found him to be hardworking, tenacious, and truly dedicated to his profession and his clients. I fully endorse Omar.
Steve Sitkoff, Business Attorney on Oct 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Omar is not only a terrific lawyer, he is also a terrific person. He guides his clients with great care through many difficult situations. I highly recommend Omar.
David Gittelman, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Omar for almost two years. During that time, I have found him to be hardworking, tenacious, and truly dedicated to his profession and his clients. I fully endorse Omar.
Steve Sitkoff, Business Attorney on Oct 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Omar is not only a terrific lawyer, he is also a terrific person. He guides his clients with great care through many difficult situations. I highly recommend Omar.
Robert Girard, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 23, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I have had the pleasure of working with Omar for many years. He is hard-working, tenacious, and dedicated to the representation of his clients.