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Biography
Michael practices employment law. He has experience with complex class actions, private attorney general actions, and single-plaintiff actions. He also provides counsel and advice on compliance with state and federal employment law, severance agreements, and conducts internal investigations.
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in Illinois for 2 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Workers Rights Law Firm, APC
680 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 180, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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"I've known Michael professionally for many years. He is always prepared and respectful while advocating on behalf of his clients."
"Michael is a diligent and skilled attorney. He is knowledgeable about employment law and is a formidable strategist in litigation."
Agnes Markarian
Employment and labor lawyer
Guy Mizrahi
Lemon law lawyer
Geoffrey Lyon
Employment and labor lawyer
Jenna Nand
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Mazen Khatib
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2025 - Present
President, Workers Rights Law Firm, APC
2023 - 2025
Senior Associate, Squire Patton Boggs LLP
2021 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Zuber Lawler LLP
2019 - 2021
Attorney, Cole Pedroza LLP
2016 - 2019
Associate, Squire Patton Boggs LLP
2013 - 2016
Attorney, Private Practice
Associations
2025 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2023 - 2024
California Cannabis Industry AssociationRisk Management Committee Member
2021 - 2024
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law FirmsMember
2018 - 2026
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Title VII Race Discrimination Case
Summary Judgment
Disability Discrimination Case
Summary Judgment
Race Discrimination Case
Summary Judgment
Sexual Harassment Case
Summary Judgment
FEHA Retailation Case
Summary Judgment
Education
2012
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D.
2007
University of California - Riverside
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2024
2024 US Labor and Employment Webinar Series
Emerging Trends and Developments in Discrimination Law
2023
CLE
Risks and Opportunities with Aquihire Transactions
2021
CLE
Internal Employment Investigations
Publications
2023
Zuber Lawler Law Updates
New Federal Employment Law Invalidates Pre-Dispute NDAs
2022
2013
Seattle Journal for Social Justice
Criminal Records, Collateral Consequences, and Employment: the FCRA and Title VII in Discrimination Against Persons with Criminal Records
2013
Whittier Law Review
Discrimination Against Disabled Contractors Under the Rehabilitation Act
2012
Oklahoma City University Law Review
Bringing Home the Bacon: Meal Time Donning and Doffing Under the FLSA in the Meat Processing Industry
Languages
English
Spanish