Sharon Stephanie Perez

Sharon Stephanie Perez, Esq., is an Associate Attorney specializing in employment-related legal matters, including discrimination, harassment, disability accommodation, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower retaliation, and Fair Employment and Housing Act claims. With 3 years of experience as a Plaintiff’s employment attorney and 3 years as a law clerk, she brings a strong foundation in advocacy and a commitment to social justice.

Sharon earned her law degree from Chapman University Law School, where she was actively involved in the Moot Court Board, served as Diversity Editor for the Chapman Law Review, and held the position of Vice President of the Public Interest Law Foundation. Her article on intersectionality and the Federal Rules of Evidence was published in the Chapman Law Diversity and Social Justice Forum. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Among her notable achievements, Sharon has co-chaired trials involving wrongful termination claims as well as failure to accommodate claims. Her advocacy for her clients goes beyond the trial court as she has drafted an appellant’s opening brief on jury misconduct and a writ opposing arbitration under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.

Sharon’s professional philosophy is to defend employees’ rights while leveraging her passion for social justice to empower individuals within the legal system. Sharon takes pride in her dedication to employees’ rights and a quote that aspires her search for justice is by Rupi Kaur:

“We are all a product of the work that was done before us…. what can I do to make this mountain taller so others after me can see farther”

Outside of her legal career, Sharon enjoys playing volleyball and volunteers with Freedom 4 Youth, an organization that helps incarcerated youth re-integrate into society and pursue their goals, aiming to reduce recidivism.