Amanda Thompson
Partner — Trial Attorney, EFLL
Amanda Thompson is a Partner and Trial Attorney atEmployees First Labor Law, where she represents employees in high-stakes employment litigation throughout California. Recognized internally as one of the firm’s rising stars, Ms. Thompson became the youngest partner in the history of Employees First Labor Law after distinguishing herself through exceptional courtroom advocacy, litigation results, and dedication to client representation.
Ms. Thompson has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict and has earned a reputation as a fearless and highly effective trial lawyer. Her practice focuses on complex employment disputes involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, disability accommodation, whistleblower claims, wage and hour violations, and related California Labor Code and FEHA matters.
Known for her commanding courtroom presence, meticulous preparation, and relentless advocacy, Ms. Thompson approaches every case with a trial-ready mindset. She is highly skilled in witness examinations, depositions, motion practice, mediation strategy, and jury advocacy, and she has played a significant role in helping Employees First Labor Law secure meaningful outcomes for employees facing unlawful workplace conduct. Ms. Thompson earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Riverside before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. Her legal education helped shape the strong advocacy skills and litigation foundation that now define her practice.
At Employees First Labor Law, Ms. Thompson is known not only for her legal ability, but also for her leadership, work ethic, and unwavering commitment to clients. She regularly handles emotionally complex and aggressively defended matters, guiding clients through every stage of litigation with professionalism, confidence, and compassion.
As part of the firm’s litigation leadership team, Amanda Thompson continues to build a reputation as one of the next generation of standout plaintiff-side trial lawyers in California, combining courtroom skill, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy in the pursuit of justice for employees.
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The legal team at Employees First Labor Law | Employment & Workers Comp Lawyers – has the experience, firepower, and resources to take on the biggest employers and the most complex cases — and win. Whether your matter is resolved through mediation, arbitration, or trial, we fight relentlessly to get you the compensation you deserve.
Since 2011, we’ve been trusted by thousands of California workers and have been part of hundreds of high-stakes cases resulting in over hundreds of millions of dollars in combined value. We don’t take shortcuts — and we don’t get paid unless we win.