Genie Harrison

Genie Harrison: Aggressive Employment Litigation Attorney in Southern California

Genie Harrison is a recognized trial attorney renowned for her tenacious advocacy on behalf of her clients. As a leading name in plaintiff’s employment, civil rights, and wage and hour litigation, Ms. Harrison consistently delivers aggressive representation and serves as a crucial resource for individuals navigating the complexities of employment disputes. Driven by a deep commitment to social justice, she relishes the opportunity to effect institutional change, improving working conditions for employees far beyond her direct client base. This dedication stems from her core belief in helping others – a principle that ignited her passion for the law and remains the cornerstone of her practice.

Ms. Harrison specializes in handling a wide range of cases, including individual and multi-plaintiff lawsuits, class actions, and complex wage and hour claims. Her expertise encompasses allegations of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and violations of labor laws. With a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts – exceeding $66 million for her clients – she consistently demonstrates her ability to effectively advocate for the rights of workers. Recognizing that not every case results in a massive payout, she has achieved significant seven-figure judgments and co-chaired trials that culminated in eight-figure outcomes, showcasing her strategic acumen and courtroom prowess.

What truly distinguishes Ms. Harrison is her compassionate approach. She understands that litigation can be a profoundly stressful and overwhelming experience. Therefore, she goes above and beyond to ensure her clients feel supported and informed throughout the entire process. In many cases, she focuses not just on securing compensation, but on resolving the underlying issues that led to the dispute, often preventing further harm and allowing her clients to move forward with confidence. These modest in-dollar value cases, where she’s helped clients retain their jobs, overcome hardship, and avoid the protracted emotional and financial strain of litigation, are particularly rewarding to her.

Ms. Harrison’s accomplishments have been widely acknowledged by her peers and the legal community. She is consistently named to prestigious lists, including Best Attorney USA since 2012, the Best Law Firms list since 2014, and the Southern California’s Top 10 Super Lawyers list (2016-2017), the Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyers list (2016-2017), the Top 50 Southern California Women Litigator Super Lawyers list (2010, 2011, 2015-2017), and is one of only two women lawyers in the state of California named by the Daily Journal as one of the state’s Top Labor & Employment lawyers for six years (2009-2013, 2015-2016).

Beyond her courtroom successes, Ms. Harrison is deeply committed to advancing the skills of other plaintiffs’ counsel. She actively contributes to the trial lawyer community through her volunteer work on boards and committees of various organizations, conducting numerous training sessions and speaking engagements throughout California, and publishing insightful articles on litigation strategy. Notably, she served as the 2017 Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (“CAALA”) Treasurer, and was a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Labor & Employment Section Executive Committee from 2008 through 2017. Her leadership within CAALA, with the potential to become its fifth female President in 2021, underscores her dedication to fostering excellence within the legal profession.

Practice Areas:

• Plaintiff’s Employment Litigation
• Wage and Hour Law
• Discrimination Law
• Wrongful Termination
• Civil Rights Litigation
• Labor Law

Awards & Recognition:

• Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Individuals (2022)
• Recognized: Employment Law - Individuals, Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment (2023)
• Lawyers of Distinction Recognizing Excellence in Labor Law (2022)
• The Consumer Attorney of the Year Award (2022)
• Joe Posner Award (2021)
• CAALA Presidency (2021)
• Consumer Attorney of California Woman Consumer Advocate (2021)
• Founding Justice Partner Resolve Law Los Angeles (2021)
• Women of Influence Awards (2019)
• IAOTP Top Female Attorney (2017)
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Presidential Award (2013)

Education & Credentials:

• Bar Admissions: State of California
• Law School: (Information Missing - Legal Education Details Omitted)

Affiliations:

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2012

City: Los Angeles, State: California, Country: United States