Lauren N. Vega

Lauren N. Vega is a respected employment lawyer based in San Diego, California. Her legal focus centers on representing workers in wage and hour cases, class actions, and employee rights violations. With a career dedicated to advocating for fair labor practices, she has helped employees across the country hold employers accountable.

Lauren earned her undergraduate degree from UC San Diego before completing her Juris Doctor at the University of San Diego School of Law. During law school, she was a member of the San Diego Law Review and gained valuable experience through externships with the U.S. Department of Justice and federal judges in the Southern and Central Districts of California.

Throughout her career, Lauren has handled nearly 100 class action lawsuits in state and federal courts. She works on cases involving unpaid wages, missed meal and rest breaks, inaccurate wage statements, and unreimbursed work expenses. She also represents workers in wrongful termination, retaliation, and workplace discrimination matters.

Before focusing on employee-side representation, Lauren built her legal foundation defending large companies in wage and hour lawsuits. This dual perspective allows her to develop effective strategies that anticipate employer defenses, giving her clients a stronger position in litigation and settlement negotiations.

Lauren has received recognition for her work, including being named a finalist in the San Diego Business Journal’s Leaders in Law Awards. She has also earned distinctions as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and a “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” honoree in the class action category for consecutive years.

Lauren N. Vega continues to be a trusted voice in employment law, committed to pursuing justice for those affected by workplace violations. In addition to litigation, Lauren speaks and writes on employment law topics. She has presented at legal seminars, guest lectured at law schools, and published articles in leading legal outlets. Her topics often include workplace investigations and wage law compliance, aimed at educating professionals and helping employees understand their rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ferraro Vega San Diego Employment Lawyer

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cajon High School, UC San Diego
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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