Nora Stilestein

Nora Stilestein is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office. 

Areas of Practice

Nora represents employers in all facets of the litigation and trial process, in California and federal courts. She has significant experience defending wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions, has defeated class certification motions, and has defended certified claims through trial. Nora has also had success before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, which affirmed summary judgment for a restaurant employer in a published opinion. In addition to her experience in state and federal courts, Nora has also represented employers in the arbitration forum.

Nora regularly advises employers on compliance with applicable laws, including wage and hour obligations, the use of independent contractors, and employee discipline and terminations. She has also designed client-specific trainings on the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in the workplace. In particular, Nora has represented clients in the medical, hospitality, retail, and technology industries.

Honors

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers, 2023

Pasadena Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine, 2013

Articles

Labor & Employment Law Blog Posts

• "Federal Judge in Texas Blocks Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers," January 25, 2022
• "All Single User Restrooms In California Must Now Welcome All Genders," March 1, 2017
• "Onward and Upward – California’s Minimum Wage And Paid Family Leave Benefits Set To Increase Substantially Over The Next Few Years," May 4, 2016
• "Los Angeles Mayor Approves Minimum Wage Increase," June 16, 2015
• "California Court of Appeal Enforces Contractor’s Agreement to Arbitrate Misclassification Claims Out of State," July 31, 2014

Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog Posts

• "Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors," February 6, 2018 

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