Firm PROFILE
Medina McKelvey LLP
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11
Partners
6
Offices
2014
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Overview
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Medina McKelvey is a California employment law firm focused on litigation defense, wage and hour class actions, PAGA, and workplace investigations. The firm combines proactive compliance strategies with strategic defense to reduce risk and resolve disputes. Known for its culture-first approach, it helps employers prevent lawsuits, strengthen workplace practices, and navigate California’s complex legal landscape with clarity and confidence.
Industry sectors (7)
- Healthcare
- Staffing
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Technology Sector
Capabilities (6)
- California Wage & Hour Defense
- California PAGA Defense
- Employment Class Action Defense
- Employment Litigation Defense
- Advice and Counsel
- Employment Litigation Avoidance
Key people
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Alex Medina
Founding Partner
Jamie Chanin
Partner, Employment Litigation Practice Group Leader
Chantelle Egan
Partner, Advice and Counsel Practice Group Leader
Tim Nelson
Partner, Wage and Hour Practice Group Leader
Elizabeth Levy
Partner
Eric Lloyd
Partner
Angela Rho
Partner
Emily Stamler
Partner
Melissa Whitehead
Partner
Allison Hyatt
Partner
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Work & experience
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Medina McKelvey is built on a core philosophy: employment law should strengthen businesses, not just defend them. The firm specializes in wage and hour class actions, PAGA defense, litigation, and workplace investigations. Its proactive compliance and training systems help employers reduce risk, avoid lawsuits, and improve workplace culture while delivering strategic, results-driven defense.
Notable work
Provided by Medina McKelvey LLP
Resolved PAGA Action
Completed
Resolved PAGA action for healthcare staffing company and implemented industry-first compliance plan.
Wage & Hour Compliance Certification
Completed
Conducted full wage and hour audit and certification, reducing risk and strengthening workplace compliance.
Helped Reduce Lawsuit Risk
Completed
Defended repeat litigation attempts and positioned client to deter future wage and hour claims.
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Top figures | Spotlight California
11
Partners
6
Offices
2014
Established Year
Content provided by Medina McKelvey LLP
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