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EMILY PATAJO
Partner, Labor and Employment
Akerman LLP
Emily Patajo, a labor and employment partner at Akerman LLP, boasts a wealth of experience
focusing on employment litigation in state and federal courts. Specializing in risk assessment and defense, she represents employers across diverse sectors, including grocery, retail, technology, and healthcare. Patajo excels in handling matters related to wrongful termination,
unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under California law. Additionally, she
provides valuable counsel on wage and hour class action cases.
Beyond litigation, Patajo adeptly manages administrative issues, advising on charges before state agencies like the California Civil Rights Department. Her strategic guidance to human resources spans personnel management, investigations, and evaluations of requests for reasonable accommodations.
