$ 750-1050 per hour
An honors graduate of Harvard University and New York University, Xinying Valerian represents employees, whistleblowers and other injured persons in seeking justice and protection of their civil rights. She has successfully represented workers across the economic spectrum in class and individual actions, recovering millions of dollars. Ms. Valerian’s broad experience includes fighting independent contractor misclassification, negotiating severance agreements, litigating consumer class actions and representing the media in First Amendment cases. Ms. Valerian is also a sought-after speaker and peer educator, called upon to present on legal topics to fellow lawyers and to provide insights to the general public. A first-generation immigrant who grew up in California, Ms. Valerian is committed to public service and fighting for the underdog for fair treatment in the workplace and marketplace.
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$ 750-1050 per hour
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State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Valerian Law is unquestionably top notch. After decades of solid career achievements, I found myself in a challenging situation at work quite unexpectedly. A new supervisor engaged in very inappropriate and illegal conduct (to say the least). I reached out to about two dozen employment law attorneys;...
Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I had the privilege of working with Xinying Valerian, who represented me during a challenging employment dispute. Her expertise was invaluable in navigating the complexities of pre-litigation, mediation, and EEOC investigations. Xinying’s deep knowledge of employment law, combined with her strategic ...
Posted by YP | April 30, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
It was a great pleasure to consult my case with Xinying, who impressed me with her compassion, knowledge, and professionalism. During our conversation, she was a quick learner of case specifics, asked pertinent questions, and advised based on the facts. She promptly followed up on our initial consu...
Posted by David | June 22, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Xinying is very knowledgeable and analytical. She saw through the critical points of a complex matter quickly and was able to offer advice candidly.
Posted by Taylor | April 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Unfortunately I found myself in two separate situations where I needed legal employment advice and fortunately I found Xinying in the first case, then returned to seek her advice again the second time too. In both cases, she was immediately responsive and available to answer all my questions in a tim...
"My wife Xinying is an excellent attorney. She is brilliant, extremely hard working, and puts her clients first."
Litigation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, 2016 & 2017, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Valerian Law, P.C.
2012 - 2017
Managing Attorney, Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
2022 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember, Wage & Hour Committee
2022 - Present
California Women LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay AreaMember
2017 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Equal Rights AdvocatesLitigation Committee Member
2013 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
California Employment Lawyers AssociationChair of Barristers Committee
2015 - 2017
California Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member (Ex Officio)
2014 - 2018
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember, Education Committee
PAGA Settlement & Judgment providing penalties payments and programmatic relief
$6.25 million class and PAGA settlement reached on eve of trial.
Class action settlement
Class Settlement Approved by the Court, Awards Disbursed to Class Members
$15.5 Million PAGA Settlement After Two Phases of Trial.
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Wage & Hour Case Law Developments
2021
Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) Trials
2020
Taking Critical Depositions During a Pandemic
2020
2017
PAGA Today and PAGA Tomorrow: Moderate-Advanced Issues in PAGA Litigation
2008
Mandarin
English
Legal Answers
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28 Jun 2021
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15 Jun 2021