June 25, 2025 – Seyfarth Shaw LLP has bolstered its market-leading Labor & Employment Department with the move of Lisa M. Magorien to the firm as a partner based out of the Los Angeles (Century City) office.
Magorien has built a strong reputation in employment litigation, especially in the health care sector. Leading health care providers entrust her with significant cases in both state and federal courts. She vigorously defends employers in a variety of legal claims, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and wage and hour. Clients frequently call upon Magorien for employment advice and counsel, and to lead workplace investigations.
Magorien joins Seyfarth from Lagasse Branch Bell & Kinkead, LLP, where she was a partner and has served on the firm’s Executive and Management Committees over the past 15 years.
“Lisa’s extensive wage-hour and health care related labor and employment experience make her a key asset as we continue to grow our bench strength in California,” said Laura Maechtlen, chair of Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment department. “Beyond her strong healthcare industry focus, Lisa is also very well positioned in the technology sector with strong contacts in AI and high-tech companies. Lisa is an outstanding addition to Seyfarth with a proven record of success who will play an important, strategic role in extending our world-class Labor & Employment department and Wage-Hour Litigation practice throughout Southern California and beyond.”
Magorien frequently serves as an independent investigator for employers seeking neutral workplace investigations. Clients readily invite her to conduct training seminars on unlawful harassment and best practices. Her employment counseling covers a wide range of key issues, including accommodations and the interactive process, internal complaints, discipline and termination, and compliance with wage and hour laws.
“Lisa’s professional and personal qualities are aligned with our strategic goals,” said Jonathan L. Brophy, co-managing partner of Seyfarth’s Los Angeles (Century City) office. “She offers a strong presence throughout southern California with particularly strong ties to the San Diego business community. She will greatly enhance our ability to support the dozens of matters we handle in that important part of the region.”
Magorien resides in San Diego and provides services across California.
“Seyfarth provides an ideal platform to expand my practice while servicing current clients,” said Magorien. “I am excited to collaborate with the firm’s outstanding lawyers to provide zealous representation for our clients. I look forward to utilizing my expertise and helping clients navigate key employment challenges in vital industries such as health care and technology.”
Magorien has garnered numerous accolades for her employment litigation work, including San Diego Business Journal’s Top 100 Leaders in the Law (2022), Businesswomen of the Year (2023), and Super Lawyers Rising Star (2016-2023).
Magorien earned her both her JD and BA degrees from the University of San Diego.
Seyfarth’s market-leading Labor and Employment practice delivers strategic counsel and defense of disputes across the full employee lifecycle and every facet of labor and employment law, backed by more than 400 attorneys and a global reach spanning nearly 200 countries. This integrated approach positions Seyfarth as an industry leader and go-to advisor, offering clients innovative solutions and a deep bench of experienced attorneys to address the most challenging workplace legal issues.
About Seyfarth: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides top-tier advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.
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