Samantha C. Grant

Samantha C. Grant is a highly respected employment attorney and partner based in Century City. She represents employers and management in various legal matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour issues, breach of contract, and unfair competition. She appears in administrative hearings, arbitration, and trial proceedings. With a sharp focus on strategy and business goals, Ms. Grant helps clients reduce legal risk and resolve complex disputes. She also provides advice on compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws, conducts workplace investigations, and leads management training programs.

Ms. Grant earned her J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law in 1998. She holds a B.A. with honors from the University of Toronto, which she completed in 1994.

Ms. Grant’s career includes a valuable two-year secondment as in-house employment counsel for a Fortune 50 international food company. This experience gave her deep insight into client operations, allowing her to deliver more practical legal solutions. She has successfully represented clients in major cases across different industries, such as aerospace, entertainment, retail, and consumer goods.

Ms. Grant’s wins include defense awards in discrimination and retaliation arbitrations, summary judgments in wrongful termination and harassment cases, and dismissals of unfair labor practice charges. She has also led class action defenses, including defeating class certification in wage and hour claims and negotiating favorable settlements.

Samantha C. Grant is admitted to practice in California and several federal courts, including the Ninth and Third Circuits. She holds leadership roles in numerous legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and the National Employment Law Council. She has also served on various committees and boards related to labor law and diversity in the profession. With a strong record of results and dedication to advancing workplace law, Ms. Grant is a go-to advisor and advocate for employers navigating today’s legal landscape.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Reed Smith LLP
• Vice Chair, Advisory Board, Minority Corporate Counsel Association
• Delegate, American Bar Association House of Delegates
• Governing Council, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association
• Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
• Sustaining Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, American Employment Law Council

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Toronto
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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