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Chris Chaplin

Of Counsel


Los Angeles

t:213.330.4491

f:213.330.4501

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Service Focus

  • Class and Collective Actions
  • Employment Discrimination and Harassment
  • Litigation and Trials
  • California Class Actions and PAGA

Industry Focus

  • Cannabis
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Overview

Chris Chaplin is an of counsel in the Los Angeles office.  He represents employers in all aspects of both state and federal employment litigation, including single and multi-plaintiff matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and harassment claims, as well as claims brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

During law school, Chris served as an extern to the Honorable Joseph DeVanon, Honorable C. Edward Simpson, and Honorable Jan Pluim of the California Superior Court. He also served as a Lead Article Editor for the Southwestern Journal of International Law.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2010, Southwestern Law School
  • B.A., 1995, Hobart College

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • California Superior Court
  • California Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Recognitions

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch (2024-2025)
  • Named as a "Top Attorney" by Pasadena Magazine (2011 – present)

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • Chair, Pasadena Bar Association Barristers Section, 2013 – 2015
  • Board Member, Southwestern Law School Nickel Club (Young Alumni), 2010 – 2015

Community Activities

  • Union Station Homeless Services
  • Los Angeles Women's Shelter

Insights

  • Event

    07/27/23

    California Wage & Hour Mid-Year Update

    Areen Babajanian, Christopher Chaplin

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  • Insights

    02/02/22

    How Employers Can Avoid Employment Fumbles and Win on Super Bowl Sunday

    Christopher Chaplin, Teresa J. Hardymon, Steven M. Loewengart

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  • News

    12/16/19

    Fisher Phillips Continues Los Angeles Growth; Adds Three Associates

    Christopher Chaplin, Cristina Medina

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