Toni Jaramilla
Toni Jaramilla, A Professional Law Corporation • Los Angeles, CA
Employment LawSexual HarassmentDiscriminationCivil Rights - Police Brutality and Wrongful DeathRetaliation
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Contact
Email
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Phone
310-551-3020
Address
Los Angeles, CA, 90067, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
CaliforniaHawaiiU.S. District CourtU.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
About
Toni Jaramilla believes in creating positive social change through dedicated and compassionate advocacy for the rights of workers and victims of police abuse and shootings. Since 1994, she has successfully litigated hundreds of cases of discrimination, racial and sexual harassment, wrongful termination, disability accommodations, leave law violations, retaliation/whistleblower, and wage and hour claims resulting in millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. She represents clients from minimum wage earners to high level executives in all industries. She has extensive experience in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal. Associated with civil rights cases, she has appeared in news, media, and press conferences demanding justice for her clients. She is a frequent speaker at seminars and on radio shows, and has been a guest lecturer at law schools. She has lead several legal bar organizations as the first Pilipina woman to fill such leadership roles while advocating for improved cultural and gender diversity in the legal profession. She lobbies and testifies at the California State Capitol and helps draft stronger legislation to protect California workers, particularly on the issues of sexual harassment and gender equality. Toni Jaramilla is Of Counsel to the firm, Alexander Morrison + Fehr, LLP, a premier employment and civil rights firm with decades of successful jury trial verdicts.
About Employment Law
Employment law attorneys handle workplace legal matters affecting both employees and employers. They address issues from hiring through termination. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, employment contracts.
Credentials
Education
Whittier College School of Law, Los Angeles, California | J.D. | University of California, Los Angeles, California | B.S. | Honors: UCLA President's Medal of Honor | Major: Psychobiology
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Women Making a Difference Award, Los Angeles Business Journal: 2013, 2020 | Women Making a Difference Award, Los Angeles Business Journal: 2013, 2019 | Women Making a Difference Award, Los Angeles Business Journal: 2013, 2018 | Women Making a Difference Award, Los Angeles Business Journal: 2013 | Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics, Employment Litigation: 2018 and yearly since 2005 | Daily Journal, Front Page Profile “Bar President is Feisty Advocate”: 10/26/98 | Alumni of the Year-Distinguished Service Award, 2013 | The Best Lawyers in America, 2006 - 2015 | Top Women Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine, 2011-2013 | Los Angeles Times, "Women Leaders in the Law" 2009 | Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine "Super Lawyers" | Best Lawyers, Featured Los Angeles Times, 2009 and each year to the Present | Southern California, “Rising Star”, Los Angeles Magazine: 2004 | CELA’s Joe Posner Attorney of the Year Award: 2010 | Women Leaders in the Law, Los Angeles Times, 2014 | Super Lawyers, Featured Los Angeles Magazine, 2009 and each year to the Present | The Best Lawyers in America, Featured, 2006 and each year to the Present | The Best Lawyers in America, Featured, Los Angeles Times, 2007 and each year to the Present | California State Board of Equalization Resolution Recognizing Her "Outstanding, Hardworking & Dedicated Leadership in the Los Angeles Community," 1998 | Super Lawyer, Featured, Los Angeles Magazine, 2005 and each year to the Present | Southern California "Rising Star", Los Angeles Magazine, 2004 | U.S. Congressional Resolution Honoree for Community Service Work: 2000 | Top 75 California Labor and Employment Lawyers, Los Angeles Daily Journal: 2019, 2018, 2017 | Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics, Employment Litigation: 2019 and yearly since 2005
Associations
California Employment Lawyers Association (Past Chair and Board Member, Treasurer) | Foundation for Advocacy, Inclusion and Resources (Past President, Vice President, and Executive Board Member) | California State Bar - Past Chair, Labor and Employment Section (Advisor) | California State Bar (Diversity Pipeline Task Force) | California Employment Lawyers Association (Diversity Outreach Committee, Past Chair and Member) | Philippine American Bar Association (Past President, Past Chair of Board, Advisor) | American Bar Association - Labor & Employment Section | Beverly Hills Bar Association | Los Angeles County Bar Association - Labor & Employment Section | California Employment Lawyers Association, 2011 - 2013 (President; Member) | State Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section, Chair: 2004-2005; Executive Board Member and Advisor: 1998-2007 | Philippine American Bar Association, President; Lifetime Member, 1998 - Present | California Employment Lawyers Association (Racial Justice Committee) | California Employment Lawyers Association (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vice Chair)
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Updated: Sep 13, 2026