Norwalk Employment Lawyers

Ms. Wiens is an experienced litigator with more than a decade of experience handling employment matters. Her practice focuses on representing workers in discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases. Ms. Wiens started her career at a boutique plaintiff-side law firm, specializing in representing individuals injured by defective drugs and medical devices. She then worked at a few preeminent defense firms, including an Amlaw 100 firm that is considered by many in the legal community to be the premier firm for employer-side labor and employment law. This experience provided Ms. Wiens with valuable insight into the thought process companies go through when opposing...

For 17 years, I served as an insurance defense counsel, handling cases related to construction defects, general liability, and medical malpractice defense. Now, my practice is centered on consumer civil rights and employment law, where I also handle class actions in both fields.

My practice consists of labor and employment issues, including the following: * Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII claims, including race, national origin, age, gender, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation * Wrongful termination in violation of public policy * Whistle blower actions * Breach of contract claims * Labor Code § 132(a) claims before Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board * Hearings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) * Hearings before the California Labor Commissioner and Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board * Americans with Disabilities Act...

I’ve helped California businesses confidently navigate workplace compliance and employee issues since 2009, first as a litigator, now as a trusted advisor. After several years in the litigation trenches, I shifted my focus to preventing legal disputes before they escalate. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with hundreds of organizations from startups to established enterprises, crafting clear policies, minimizing risk, and resolving complex employment issues efficiently. Jamie Stein and I co-founded EmployLaw Group with a shared belief: legal services should be built on genuine client relationships, transparent communication, and practical solutions. Traditional firms often create distance between partners and clients. We’ve...