California Employment Lawyers for Employees
If you’re facing sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage theft, or another workplace dispute, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Genie Harrison Law Firm is a boutique California employment law firm dedicated to helping employees understand their rights, evaluate their legal options, and move forward with confidence.
Why Choosing the Right California Employment Lawyer Matters
Employment law is among the most complex areas of California law. Cases involving sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, and wrongful termination are governed by detailed laws and regulations. Equal pay, whistleblower claims, and wage-and-hour violations also have strict filing deadlines. Successfully navigating these cases requires attorneys who focus on representing employees—not employers.
At Genie Harrison Law Firm, we practice exclusively in plaintiff-side employment law. That focus helps us stay current on changes in California employment laws, agency guidance, and court decisions. These changes can directly affect our clients’ rights and legal options.
Employment disputes often involve multiple laws, government agencies, and procedural requirements. We use our experience to help clients understand their rights, review their legal options, and move forward with confidence. We aim for the best possible outcome.
Plaintiff-Side Employment Law Representation in California
Genie Harrison Law Firm is a boutique California employment law firm dedicated exclusively to representing employees—not employers or corporations. By intentionally limiting the number of cases we accept, we provide personalized attention and direct attorney involvement throughout every stage of a case. Genie Harrison personally reviews and oversees every matter entrusted to the firm.
Our firm has built a statewide reputation by advocating for workers whose employers have violated their rights. Led by nationally known trial lawyer Genie Harrison, we represent employees in complex workplace cases. These cases involve sexual harassment, discrimination, equal pay, wrongful termination, whistleblower claims, and sex abuse cases.
We fight to hold employers accountable under California law. We help employees protect their rights and move forward with confidence.
Workplace disputes can disrupt far more than your job. They can affect your financial security, your professional reputation, your family, and your peace of mind. We understand what’s at stake. That’s why we take the time to listen, explain your rights under California employment law, and develop a legal strategy tailored to your goals and circumstances.
Whether your case is resolved through negotiation, litigation, or trial, our commitment remains the same: providing skilled legal advocacy, compassionate guidance, and unwavering dedication to protecting the rights of California employees.
Why Choosing the Right California Employment Lawyer Matters
California has some of the nation’s strongest protections for employees—but also one of the most complex employment law systems. Claims involving sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, equal pay, whistleblower protections, and wage and hour violations are governed by detailed statutes, evolving court decisions, and strict filing deadlines.
Successfully pursuing these claims requires attorneys who focus on representing employees. An experienced plaintiff-side employment lawyer knows how these laws work together. They also know how agencies handle complaints. They can protect a client’s rights from the start of a case.
At Genie Harrison Law Firm, we use that experience to help employees understand their legal options, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence.
Plaintiff-Side Employment Law Representation in California
Genie Harrison Law Firm is a boutique California employment law firm dedicated exclusively to representing employees—not employers or corporations. By intentionally limiting the number of cases we accept, we provide personalized attention and direct attorney involvement throughout every stage of a case. Genie Harrison personally reviews and oversees every matter entrusted to the firm.
Our firm has built a statewide reputation by advocating for workers whose employers have violated their rights. Led by nationally known trial lawyer Genie Harrison, we represent employees in complex workplace cases. These cases involve sexual harassment, discrimination, equal pay, wrongful termination, whistleblower claims, and sex abuse cases.
We fight to hold employers accountable under California law. We help employees protect their rights and move forward with confidence.
Workplace disputes can disrupt far more than your job. They can affect your financial security, your professional reputation, your family, and your peace of mind. We understand what’s at stake. That’s why we take the time to listen, explain your rights under California employment law, and develop a legal strategy tailored to your goals and circumstances.
Whether your case is resolved through negotiation, litigation, or trial, our commitment remains the same: providing skilled legal advocacy, compassionate guidance, and unwavering dedication to protecting the rights of California employees.
A California-based law firm dedicated to supporting employees with legal matters.
A California-based law firm dedicated to supporting employees with legal matters.
Why California Employees Choose Genie Harrison Law Firm
As a boutique firm, we handle fewer cases to give each one the attention it requires. This allows our attorneys to stay closely involved in every case. Genie Harrison personally reviews and oversees every case the firm handles.
California labor and employment law is complex and constantly changing. Our attorneys stay current on these developments and regularly advise employees on workplace rights and legal options. If a case is not a good fit for our firm, we can help connect people with other qualified lawyers.
Decades of Experience Handling Complex California Employment Law Cases
Our employment lawyers have represented employees in a wide range of matters, including individual lawsuits, group actions, and class actions. Throughout her career, Genie Harrison has served as lead or co-counsel in landmark employment cases that have resulted in significant settlements, precedent-setting outcomes, and widespread recognition within the legal profession.
Among Genie’s and the firm’s many accomplishments are:
- $100 Million Equal Pay Settlement – Riot Games
- Consumer Attorneys of California – Attorney of the Year
- CAALA Hall of Fame Award
- ASCDC Hall of Fame Award
- CELA Joe Posner Award
- Daily Journal – Top 100 Lawyers in California
- Super Lawyers® Top 10 Southern California (11 consecutive years)
- Best Lawyers® – Lawyer of the Year (Employment Law)
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
Compassionate Representation for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse Survivors
Sexual harassment and sexual abuse can have lasting personal and professional consequences. Our attorneys handle these matters with discretion, compassion, and respect. We help clients understand their rights. We also seek accountability for unlawful conduct at work and in other professional settings.
California Employment Law Resources for Employees
Our commitment to California employees extends beyond the courtroom. Genie Harrison develops legal technology and learning tools. These tools help workers understand their workplace rights. They also help workers document possible legal claims. They help workers make informed choices about their next steps.
Contact Our California Employment Lawyers
To learn about your workplace rights or legal options, you can contact the Genie Harrison Law Firm for a first consultation. Call (213) 805-5301 or complete our online form to request a case review. A written agreement forms an attorney-client relationship only.
Meet Award-Winning Employment Trial Lawyer Genie Harrison
About Attorney Genie Harrison
Genie Harrison is one of California’s most recognized plaintiff-side employment trial lawyers. For over 30 years, she has represented employees in landmark cases. These cases involve workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, equal pay, wrongful termination, and sexual abuse. Her work has earned statewide and national recognition from judges, fellow trial lawyers, and leading legal organizations.
In 2022, the Consumer Attorneys of California named Ms. Harrison Attorney of the Year.
It recognized her work for survivors in high-profile sexual harassment cases.
The cases involved former film producer Harvey Weinstein. The following year, Ms. Harrison and her team were finalists for the same award. They secured a landmark $100 million equal pay settlement for women at Riot Games. It was one of the largest gender discrimination settlements in the video game industry.
Her work has also earned honors. She received the Excellence in Advocacy Award from the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Best Lawyers® named her Los Angeles Lawyer of the Year in Employment Law. She has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for Plaintiff Employment Litigation.
One of California’s Most Recognized Employment Trial Lawyers
Since 2016, Super Lawyers® has selected Ms. Harrison to its Southern California lists, including the Top 10 and Top 50 Women, with her 2026 selection marking eleven consecutive years of recognition. The Daily Journal has repeatedly recognized her as one of California’s Top Labor & Employment Lawyers and named her among the Top 100 Lawyers in California from 2022 through 2025 across all practice areas.
Beyond the courtroom, Ms. Harrison is a respected leader within the legal profession. She served as President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) in 2021. She was only the fifth woman in the organization’s history to hold the role. She also teaches trial advocacy. She speaks at legal education programs. She writes on legal and social issues. She has also served as a columnist for Ms. Magazine.
To learn more about Genie Harrison’s career, leadership, and accomplishments, read her Super Lawyers® Magazine cover story. It highlights her work representing employees and survivors across California.
To learn more about Ms. Harrison’s background and experience, readers may explore her Super Lawyers® Magazine cover story, which highlights her career and work in employment law and sexual abuse cases.
Los Angeles employment attorney Genie Harrison has been recognized with rare distinction, including being named 2022 Attorney of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of California.
In 2023, Ms. Harrison and her team were named finalists for Attorney of the Year by Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) in connection with their work on a landmark $100 million equal pay settlement on behalf of women at Riot Games, one of the largest and most significant gender discrimination settlements in the video game industry.
That same year, the Beverly Hills Bar Association awarded Ms. Harrison the Excellence in Advocacy Award. This award recognizes a trial attorney who demonstrates legal skill and good trial strategy. Teamwork and service to the profession and community are also important.
In 2022, CAOC named Ms. Harrison the Consumer Attorney of the Year. She earned this title for representing survivors in high-profile sexual harassment cases involving former film producer Harvey Weinstein.
Ms. Harrison has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law in Los Angeles by Best Lawyers®. This honor is given each year to one attorney in each practice area and location based on peer reviews.
Since 2016, she has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers® lists, including the Top 10 and Top 50 Women. Her 2026 selection marks eleven consecutive years of recognition.
Ms. Harrison has been recognized by Best Lawyers of America® for Plaintiff’s Employment Litigation. The Daily Journal named her one of California’s Top Labor & Employment Lawyers. From 2022 through 2025, the Daily Journal further named Ms. Harrison among its Top 100 Lawyers in California across all practice areas.
Genie Harrison: A Prominent Figure in California’s Legal Community.
Active in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), the nation’s largest local association of plaintiff’s attorneys, Ms. Harrison served as the 2021 President, making her the fifth female president in CAALA’s 72-year history.
Dedicating her time and expertise, Ms. Harrison volunteers on boards and committees of various trial lawyers organizations, teaches litigation and trial skills at California law schools and conferences, and contributes articles on legal and social issues. She has been a columnist for Ms. Magazine, drawing inspiration from her college years when Ms. served as a lifeline to the feminist movement.
To learn more about Ms. Harrison’s background and experience, readers may explore her Super Lawyers® Magazine cover story, which highlights her career and work in employment law and sexual abuse cases.
Genie Harrison Law Firm Practice Areas
Tell us about your employment or sexual abuse case:
Call us at (213) 805-5301 or use the email form below to provide us with a brief description of your case. Se habla español.
Tell us about your employment case:
Call us at (213) 805-5301 or use the email form below to provide us with a brief description of your case. Se habla español.
GENIE HARRISON LAW FIRM, APC
23975 Park Sorrento, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (213) 805-5301
Attorney Genie Elizabeth Harrison, licensed in California (State Bar No. 163641)