Firm Recruiting Partner
Michelman & Robinson, LLP
Lara Shortz’s stature within the legal community continues to rise. Not only is she responsible for the strategic growth of Michelman & Robinson, LLP, she has also built an extraordinary employment practice representing some of the most admired companies in L.A. Recently, Shortz has been involved in dozens of notable employment-related matters. She provided employment-related advice and counsel for the launch and operations of a TV network for the streaming generation, including hiring and executive negotiations and guidance in connection with COVID-19 and also represented a talent agency in connection with employment-related fallout due to COVID-19, including advice and counsel concerning furloughs; separations; health and safety requirements (OSHA, etc.); workplace procedures, manuals, and employee training; telecommuting and electronic use policies; employee reintegration; and regulatory and municipal compliance. She also guided multiple restaurant properties through COVID-19-related furloughs and returns to work.