Emanuel Shirazi is a Los Angeles-based employment attorney with over 22 years of experience representing employees in wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination cases. A Super Lawyer and AV-rated attorney, he is dedicated to protecting workers’ rights across California. Education JD, University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2003) BA, UCLA, summa cum laude Admitted to the State Bar of California (2003) Languages Farsi/Persian/Spanish Honors & Awards Named “Super Lawyer” in Employment Law 2016-present (Southern CA) Named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyer Magazine in Employment Law from 2010 – 2015 (Southern CA) AV Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Top 40 Under 40 Labor & Employment Lawyer in California by The American Society of Legal Advocates for 2014 – present Top Lawyers in California by the Legal Network in 2014 – present Named as a “Top Lawyer” by Locale Magazine in 2018

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Emanuel Shirazi

Apr 15, 2025

By Emanuel Shirazi | News

Ex-Assistant Awarded Over $4 Million In LA Sexual Assault Suit Against Soulja Boy

Grammy-nominated rapper Soulja Boy, whose legal name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was recently found liable for assault, sexual battery, and…

Feb 28, 2025

By Emanuel Shirazi | Employment Law , Hostile Work Environment , News

Tulsi Gabbard Fires Over 100 Intelligence Officers Over Sexually Explicit Chats

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on February 25, 2025 that over 100 intelligence officers from 15 different agencies…

Feb 19, 2025

By Emanuel Shirazi | Employment Law , News , Sexual Harassment

Women’s Soccer League Reaches $5 Million Settlement Over Sexual Abuse Scandal

This month the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has reached a landmark $5 million settlement with three state attorneys general,…

Feb 02, 2025

By Emanuel Shirazi | Medical Leave

Common Challenges Employees Encounter With Medical Leave at the Workplace in Los Angeles

The workplace can be difficult to navigate in many ways, but it is especially so when you need to take…

Jan 22, 2025

By Emanuel Shirazi | Sexual Assault , News , Sexual Harassment

Conor McGregor Sued for Sexual Assault at NBA Finals

A new lawsuit has been filed against MMA fighter, Conor McGregor, alleging sexual assault during a 2023 NBA Finals game.…

Jan 13, 2025

By Emanuel Shirazi | Employment Law , Hostile Work Environment , News , Sexual Harassment

Skip Bayless and Fox Sports Sued for Sexual Harassment and Offering Money for Sex

A new lawsuit has been filed against Fox Sports, executive Charlie Dixon and host Skip Bayless, alleging hostile work environment,…

Dec 30, 2024

By Emanuel Shirazi | Discrimination

How to Prove Racial Discrimination in the Los Angeles Workplace? 2025

California employers must provide a safe working environment by preventing and confronting racial discrimination. Employees can take meaningful action to…