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Mr. Harris graduated from Stanford University in 1986 with an A.B. degree in Economics, with Distinction, and Honors in Humanities. Mr. Harris was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa in 1985.
Mr. Harris graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1990, earning Order of the Coif honors and American Jurisprudence Awards in Evidence, Moot Court and Remedies.
Mr. Harris worked as Law Clerk to the Honorable David W. Williams for one year after his law school graduation. He entered private practice thereafter, practicing business litigation for two years with the law firms Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays & Handler and Blanc, Williams, Johnston & Kronstadt.
In January 1994, Mr. Harris joined the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. His practice area changed dramatically as he began representing clients in civil rights cases. In August 1995, Mr. Harris joined the firm (named Schonbrun De Simone Seplow Harris& Hoffman in 1999) where he concentrates primarily on the representation of employees in disputes with employers.
In November 1999, Mr. Harris opened the Pasadena office of the firm where he remains the resident partner. In February 2003, Mr. Harris will be one of the speakers at the Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Symposium, speaking on the issue of discrimination.
Since 1996, Mr. Harris has worked on cases that have resulted in approximately $13 million in total payment to his clients. Mr. Harris' practice covers the full spectrum of employment disputes as the following few examples of case recoveries illustrates:
Sex Harassment: $1,250,000
Racial Discrimination: $3,250,000
Disability Discrimination: $875,000
Age Discrimination: $235,000
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Acquired: 1990
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715 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA, 91030
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Posted by Tracy | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I hired Wilmer and his team to handle my employment case and we were able to push for a settlement 2 years after the first complaint filed. I was rejected by many many other attorneys at first since my profession is hard to understand by straight forward illustrations. Many other attorneys told me my...
Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Wilmer is a deeply experienced and thoughtful attorney who helps set client expectations well based on his knowledge of the legal system and typical length of cases before resolution. He is also extremely empathetic and helpful. I would recommend him without any hesitation and was referred to him b...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Wilmer is extremely knowledgeable about his area of law, remarkably intelligent, with exceptional instincts in legal strategy and case planning, always supported by his strong grasp of law and legal precedent. Wilmer took my case that many attorneys in the same field wouldn't touch and achieved suc...
Posted by Peter | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Once Wilmer took on my case, he displayed his intelligent, determined and caring approach to working with me. He explained all of the legal and administrative aspects of the case to me clearly. He kept me aware of deadlines and gave me materials to review in a timely manner. When I asked, he discu...
Posted by Jerry | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I have had the unfortunate experience of requiring the services of a lawyer throughout my life. Bluntly - most are a joke and a sell out. Not Mr. Harris. In my fifty plus years he is the best and I wouldn't hesitate one minute about asking for his help. Class actions - no problem, employment - no...
"Will Harris is an extremely talented attorney who works diligently on behalf of his clients. He is a strong advocate with excellent credentials. I recommend him wholeheartedly."
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1995 - Present
Partner, Schonbrun, Seplow, Harris & Hoffman LLP
1994 - 1995
Attorney, Law Offices Of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.
1993 - 1994
Attorney, Blanc Williams Johnston & Kronstadt
1992 - 1993
Attorney, Kaye Scholer Fierman Hays & Handler
1990 - 1991
Clerk, Honorable David W. Williams
2011 - 2012
California State Bar Employment Executive CommitteeCo-chair
2005 - 2013
California State Bar Employment Executive CommitteeMember
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts