$ 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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15 years
$ 750-1050 per hour
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State: California
Acquired: 2007
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16 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Exceptional Advocate in Employment Law
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 David | June 22, 2022
Excellent service! Greatly appreciated!
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 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Knowledgable, Responsive, and Reliable
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...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Best Employment and Labor Law Attorney when I Needed One
Xinying as a Senior Litigation Counsel from Sanford Heisler Kimpel represented me successfully in a discrimination and wrongful termination case against a former employer in 2015. I first approached Xinying for advice with my complaint in a public interest seminar where she was giving a talk on labo...
Posted by Eddie | May 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
My experience with Xinying Valerian
Xinying and her team were on the ball from day one. Not once did I feel lost or in doubt. I received updates on a weekly and sometimes daily schedule. I felt confident through the entire process that I had a winning combo on my side. Xinying is genuine and efficient. Just as I was mentally preparing ...
"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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25 Apr 2022
Plaintiff in Class Action Lawsuit - Implications?
28 Jun 2021
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15 Jun 2021