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About Miriam
Biography
Ms. Schimmel’s practice is dedicated to employment litigation matters on behalf of California employees. More than half of Ms. Schimmel’s experience has been focused on representing employees in wage and hour class and representative actions for labor code violations (including, but not limited to, claims unpaid overtime, minimum wages, expense reimbursement, meal and rest period), as well as consumer and privacy right matters. Ms. Schimmel’s experience also includes representing employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation matters against employers who violate California law. She has successfully prosecuted and resolved hundreds of cases.
Prior to joining Blackstone, Ms. Schimmel gained crucial experience representing employers while working for a large national defense firm. This knowledge gives her great insight into the motivations and strategies utilized by defense counsel and employers during the litigation and settlement process.
Ms. Schimmel was also an integral part of the legal team who obtained an historic settlement on behalf of hundreds of survivors of childhood sexual abuse against the Los Angeles Archdiocese.
Outside of work, Ms. Schimmel enjoys spending her free time with her family, traveling, attending concerts, eating good food and working out. She has also taught Krav Maga, the Israeli-based self-defense system, since 2008.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
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Experience
Honors
2027
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Counsel, Blackstone Law, APC
2017 - 2022
General Counsel, Gaines Law Firm
2015 - 2017
General Counsel, Baker & Hostetler LLP
2013 - 2015
Senior Counsel, Gordon & Rees
2010 - 2013
Senior Counsel, Capstone Law, APC
2008 - 2023
Instructur, Krav Maga Worldwide, Inc.
Education
1996
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
Languages
English