Fisher Phillips Partners Listed Among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 Minority Leaders of Influence

Nazanin Afshar, partner in Fisher Phillips’ Woodland office, and Aymara Ledezma, partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, were recognized among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 Minority Leaders of Influence: Attorneys Edition.

The 84 honorees included in the 2024 edition are recognized for their unwavering contributions to the local business and legal communities, service as trusted advisors to clients, and their commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

Of this year’s edition, the Los Angeles Business Journal editor said: “Los Angeles is truly a national leader when it comes to influential professionals with minority backgrounds – and the field of law is certainly no exception. There are many superb attorneys in the LA region who happen to be minorities, which is an important benchmark for an effective legal landscape. The California State Bar has reported that having a diverse legal profession positively impacts the administration of justice, ensures fairness and promotes the rule of law.”

Nazanin is profiled for her tireless efforts to support her clients in matters involving a variety of issues, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower allegations, and wage and hour issues. She is also highlighted for her ability to craft winning strategies that have created favorable results for her clients across California.

Aymara is recognized for being a reliable source for businesses of all sizes on day-to-day employment issues, including matters involving wage and hour issues, allegations of discrimination and harassment, and wrongful discharge. The profile also notes that Aymara is a go-to resource for executives, supervisors, managers, and human resources professionals and frequently presents seminars and workshops on employment issues.

To read their full profiles, visit the Los Angeles Business Journal.