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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : California


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To learn more about Akin's Labor & Employment capabilities, please visit the Labor and Employment page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Akin houses expertise in wage and hour matters, with a strong track record of defending Private Attorneys General Act and federal lawsuits including misclassification, unpaid work and overtime claims. It represents high-profile clients in the professional services, food and beverage, and sports industries, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Akin represented Yipit in bringing an action for trade secret misappropriation in the Southern District of New York against M Science and two former Yipit employees.

Strengths

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  • Akin has great communicators who know our organization very well.

    Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Akin are very responsive, level-headed and focused on getting to the best outcome.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingMargaret Maraschino
    Up and ComingMargaret Maraschino

    Margaret Maraschino

    Margaret Maraschino is best known for her representation of employers in wage and hour class actions.

    • Margaret always offers very practical advice and is an expert in her field.

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