Laurie A. Baddon

Laurie A. Baddon is an employment attorney who focuses on litigation and workplace counseling. She advises clients of all sizes, from family offices and high-net-worth individuals to large national companies, on daily employment matters. Her guidance helps employers comply with federal, state, and local laws. She counsels on personnel decisions, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, investigations, executive compensation, restrictive covenants, reductions in force, and employee handbooks, offering practical and strategic advice.

Laurie earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 2014. She received her B.B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of San Diego in 2010. Her education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, business principles, and problem-solving. This background allows her to understand both the legal and operational needs of employers. She applies her academic training to deliver clear, thoughtful guidance in complex employment matters across industries.

Laurie defends employers in all stages of employment litigation, including class actions and single plaintiff wage and hour lawsuits. She represents clients in harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, misclassification, and breach of contract claims. She appears before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and California labor agencies. She also conducts employment diligence in mergers and acquisitions and advises buyers on workforce integration and risk mitigation.

Laurie A. Baddon has achieved strong results for her clients, including securing a complete defense ruling in arbitration for a global entertainment company in a dispute involving fraud and discrimination claims. She has been recognized for her work in labor and employment law and litigation. Admitted to practice in California, she also represents clients before several US District Courts in the state. Employers rely on her steady advocacy and practical approach to resolving workplace disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Loyola Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of San Diego
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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