Natalie M. Lagunas 
Associate – McGuireWoods

Description of field of expertise

Natalie Lagunas, a McGuireWoods associate in Los Angeles – Century City, focuses her practice on employment litigation.  Natalie represents employers in wage and hour class, collective and representative actions, as well as in state and federal litigation of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and FMLA/CFRA claims.  Her practice also includes counseling clients on a variety of employment matters.   

 

What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?

California employment law is nuanced and fast-paced.  I would therefore encourage new attorneys to stay up-to-date with the ever-changing employment litigation landscape in California by reading, attending seminars and finding mentors in the field.  I would also remind new attorneys to build strong relationships with colleagues and mentors.  These relationships will change your practice, and will serve as an advisory board as you progress in your career. 

 

Final Thoughts..

Natalie works to champion diversity in the legal industry.  She was the first in her family to go to college, graduating from Northwestern University where she played Division I soccer.  Natalie earned her law degree from Pepperdine University where she served as senior staff editor for the Pepperdine Law Review.