Victoria ShapiroHakim
Attorney
Labor & Employment
vhakim@seyfarth.com
Victoria is passionate about formulating creative litigation strategies and executing them with precision.
More About Victoria
Employers in California are subject to complex and evolving wage-and-hour laws, as well as a shifting legal landscape when it comes to claims of discrimination, misclassification, retaliation, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. Clients look to Victoria for pragmatic, solutions-based responses to the legal, strategic, and operational challenges facing employers in California. Her hands-on client service and multidimensional experience both as a counselor and litigator put her in a unique position to assist clients on a wide range of matters.
Victoria's practice has a strong focus in employment litigation. She has experience effectively litigating and mediating single-plaintiff employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other labor and employment matters.
Before deciding to focus exclusively on employment litigation defense matters, Victoria operated her own general litigation practice. She has a comprehensive understanding of California employment law, and knows what it takes to successfully defend a California employer's business. She applies her experience and knowledge to help a wide array of employers achieve success both in and out of the courtroom.
Victoria's approach to law has a distinct, methodical perspective. She provides a tactical advantage in complex cases, and uses her comprehensive knowledge base and advanced research skills to enhance her services. With a deep-rooted understanding of the trial process, Victoria foresees roadblocks early on in litigation. She fosters a client-based, goal-oriented approach to litigation, and improves results for employers from both a legal and strategic standpoint.
At Seyfarth, Victoria is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful and exposed employers in the country, representing virtually every industry and segment of the economy. She enjoys practicing at Seyfarth with highly skilled, innovative attorneys.
Victoria's practice has a strong focus in employment litigation. She has experience effectively litigating and mediating single-plaintiff employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other labor and employment matters.
Before deciding to focus exclusively on employment litigation defense matters, Victoria operated her own general litigation practice. She has a comprehensive understanding of California employment law, and knows what it takes to successfully defend a California employer's business. She applies her experience and knowledge to help a wide array of employers achieve success both in and out of the courtroom.
Victoria's approach to law has a distinct, methodical perspective. She provides a tactical advantage in complex cases, and uses her comprehensive knowledge base and advanced research skills to enhance her services. With a deep-rooted understanding of the trial process, Victoria foresees roadblocks early on in litigation. She fosters a client-based, goal-oriented approach to litigation, and improves results for employers from both a legal and strategic standpoint.
At Seyfarth, Victoria is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful and exposed employers in the country, representing virtually every industry and segment of the economy. She enjoys practicing at Seyfarth with highly skilled, innovative attorneys.
- JD, Loyola Law School - Los Angeles
Pre-Law - BA, University of Michigan
With honors
- California
- US District Court, Central District of California
Related Services
- Defended Fortune 100 technology company against class action involving wage-and-hour, wrongful termination, and discrimination matters.
- Defends national fast-food chain in pre-litigation against multimillion-dollar claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, wage-and-hour violations, and harassment.
- Participated as key member of trial team in several jury trials resulting in full defense verdicts, including overall defense strategy, jury selection, deposition preparation, and motions in limine.
Related News & Insights
- Nominee, American Academy of Attorneys "Top 40 Under 40" (2019)
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law section, 2013-2019
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Author, “Weight Watchers”—Weight Discrimination in the Workplace,” California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 16, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Chapter 2: Encroachments and Boundaries,” Neighbor Disputes: Law and Litigation, published by CEB (2013)
Victoria is passionate about formulating creative litigation strategies and executing them with precision.
More About Victoria
Employers in California are subject to complex and evolving wage-and-hour laws, as well as a shifting legal landscape when it comes to claims of discrimination, misclassification, retaliation, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. Clients look to Victoria for pragmatic, solutions-based responses to the legal, strategic, and operational challenges facing employers in California. Her hands-on client service and multidimensional experience both as a counselor and litigator put her in a unique position to assist clients on a wide range of matters.
Victoria's practice has a strong focus in employment litigation. She has experience effectively litigating and mediating single-plaintiff employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other labor and employment matters.
Before deciding to focus exclusively on employment litigation defense matters, Victoria operated her own general litigation practice. She has a comprehensive understanding of California employment law, and knows what it takes to successfully defend a California employer's business. She applies her experience and knowledge to help a wide array of employers achieve success both in and out of the courtroom.
Victoria's approach to law has a distinct, methodical perspective. She provides a tactical advantage in complex cases, and uses her comprehensive knowledge base and advanced research skills to enhance her services. With a deep-rooted understanding of the trial process, Victoria foresees roadblocks early on in litigation. She fosters a client-based, goal-oriented approach to litigation, and improves results for employers from both a legal and strategic standpoint.
At Seyfarth, Victoria is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful and exposed employers in the country, representing virtually every industry and segment of the economy. She enjoys practicing at Seyfarth with highly skilled, innovative attorneys.
Victoria's practice has a strong focus in employment litigation. She has experience effectively litigating and mediating single-plaintiff employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other labor and employment matters.
Before deciding to focus exclusively on employment litigation defense matters, Victoria operated her own general litigation practice. She has a comprehensive understanding of California employment law, and knows what it takes to successfully defend a California employer's business. She applies her experience and knowledge to help a wide array of employers achieve success both in and out of the courtroom.
Victoria's approach to law has a distinct, methodical perspective. She provides a tactical advantage in complex cases, and uses her comprehensive knowledge base and advanced research skills to enhance her services. With a deep-rooted understanding of the trial process, Victoria foresees roadblocks early on in litigation. She fosters a client-based, goal-oriented approach to litigation, and improves results for employers from both a legal and strategic standpoint.
At Seyfarth, Victoria is proud to provide top-notch representation to some of the most successful and exposed employers in the country, representing virtually every industry and segment of the economy. She enjoys practicing at Seyfarth with highly skilled, innovative attorneys.
- JD, Loyola Law School - Los Angeles
Pre-Law - BA, University of Michigan
With honors
- California
- US District Court, Central District of California
Related Services
- Defended Fortune 100 technology company against class action involving wage-and-hour, wrongful termination, and discrimination matters.
- Defends national fast-food chain in pre-litigation against multimillion-dollar claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, wage-and-hour violations, and harassment.
- Participated as key member of trial team in several jury trials resulting in full defense verdicts, including overall defense strategy, jury selection, deposition preparation, and motions in limine.
Related News & Insights
- Nominee, American Academy of Attorneys "Top 40 Under 40" (2019)
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law section, 2013-2019
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Author, “Weight Watchers”—Weight Discrimination in the Workplace,” California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 16, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Chapter 2: Encroachments and Boundaries,” Neighbor Disputes: Law and Litigation, published by CEB (2013)