Emily Patajo
Partner, Labor and Employment
Akerman LLP
Alabor and employment partner at Akerman LLP, Emily Patajo focuses her practice on employment litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration. She represents employers across a wide range of industries, including grocery, retail, technology and healthcare. She is highly regarded for her expertise in litigation matters involving wrongful termination, unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in violation of California law. Clients also rely on her for litigating complex wage and hour class action cases.
Patajo regularly defends employers facing charges and complaints before state agencies such as the California Civil Rights Department and the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. She also provides strategic advice to human resources and employee relations teams on personnel management.
