Liz Ochoa is a partner in the firm's Irvine office. She represents and counsels employers on various employment-related matters, including discrimination, unlawful harassment, wrongful termination, unfair business practices and wage and hour issues.

Liz has experience litigating employment matters in state and federal courts as well as in state and federal administrative agencies such as the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and others. She also has assisted employers in Labor Code section 132a claims.

Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Liz gained invaluable experience working in a smaller firm where she represented employees and employers in various employment litigation matters. This experience has enabled Liz to have great success in defending employers because of her unique insight into employee claims.

In 2010, 2013 and 2014, Liz was selected for inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers – Rising Stars. Liz is fluent in Spanish.

Honors & Awards

• Southern California Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (2010, 2013 & 2014)

Professional Activities

• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association
• Member, Women's Business Development Initiative

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• “HR Audits”
  The Annual AgSafe Conference
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