Beverly Hills Employment Lawyer
Reviewed by Eliot J. Rushovich, Managing Partner, Rise Law Firm, PC. Last updated October 2026.
Rise Law Firm is an employment law firm based in Beverly Hills, at 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800. From this office we represent employees in Beverly Hills, on the Westside and throughout California who were fired, harassed, discriminated against or retaliated against at work. We represent employees only, never employers.
Our partners began their careers at national law firms. Eliot J. Rushovich practiced at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, and Lisa Watanabe-Peagler spent years representing employers in employment litigation, including in the Labor and Employment practice at Epstein Becker & Green. That experience helps us anticipate how companies and their lawyers will defend a case, and we use it to build our clients’ cases from the start.
Cases we handle for Beverly Hills and Westside employees
We focus on employees who have been fired or let go for unlawful reasons, and on the discrimination, harassment and retaliation that often come before a termination. Our cases include:
- Wrongful termination, including terminations disguised as layoffs or restructurings.
- Executive wrongful termination for officers, senior managers and highly compensated employees.
- Retaliation for complaining about discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages or unsafe conditions.
- Whistleblower retaliation for reporting fraud or other violations of law to a supervisor or a government agency.
- Pregnancy discrimination and violations of the right to pregnancy disability leave.
- Disability discrimination, including failure to accommodate, and termination during medical or family leave.
- CFRA interference and retaliation, including denial of family or medical leave, interference with leave, and termination or other retaliation for requesting or taking leave.
- Age, race, sexual orientation and gender identity and other discrimination, and unequal pay.
- Sexual harassment and other workplace harassment.
These are the most common types of cases we handle, and this list is not exhaustive.
Westside employers and what we see
Beverly Hills and the surrounding Westside, including Century City, West Hollywood, Westwood, Brentwood, Bel Air, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pacific Palisades and Marina del Rey, have a concentration of employers that rarely appears elsewhere in one place. We represent employees in industries including:
- Technology companies and startups, where compensation often includes stock options, restricted stock units or other equity.
- Financial services, wealth management and real estate, where compensation often includes commissions, bonuses or equity.
- Entertainment and media companies, including studios, production companies, and talent and management agencies.
- Luxury retail, hospitality and restaurants, including hotels, restaurant groups and fashion and jewelry retailers.
- Healthcare providers, including hospitals, medical groups and private practices.
- Public employers, including cities, school districts and county and state agencies.
This is a sample of the industries we see, not a complete list.
Some issues come up more often for Westside employees:
- Compensation beyond salary. Bonuses, commissions, carried interest and equity awards that were forfeited at termination can be a significant part of an employee’s losses when the termination was unlawful. Read more in our article on how much a wrongful termination case is worth in California.
- High-profile employers. Employees of well-known companies often worry that a claim will become public or that they will be blacklisted. We are particularly well known for handling high-profile cases, and we discuss confidentiality and strategy with clients from the first consultation.
- Public employers. Claims against a city, school district or other public agency often require a government claim within six months for claims outside FEHA, and public entities are not liable for punitive damages (Gov. Code § 818).
Communities we serve
We represent employees who live or work in Beverly Hills and across the Westside and greater Los Angeles, including Bel Air, Beverly Crest, Beverly Grove, Beverlywood, Brentwood, Carthay, Century City, Cheviot Hills, Culver City, Del Rey, Encino, Fairfax, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Holmby Hills, Larchmont, Los Feliz, Malibu, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Mid-City, Mid-Wilshire, Miracle Mile, Pacific Palisades, Palms, Pico-Robertson, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Rancho Park, Santa Monica, Sawtelle, Sherman Oaks, Silver Lake, Studio City, Topanga, Venice, West Adams, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westchester and Westwood. This list is not exhaustive, and we represent employees throughout California.
Most of our communication with clients is by phone, so you do not need to come to our office to work with us.
Deadlines
The main deadlines are below. They can be shorter or longer depending on the facts, so it is best not to wait.
| Claim | Deadline |
|---|---|
| FEHA discrimination, harassment, retaliation | File a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department within 3 years; then file suit within 1 year of the right-to-sue notice |
| Federal Title VII and ADEA | File with the EEOC within 300 days (the deadline for California employees) |
| Wrongful termination in violation of public policy | 2 years |
| Whistleblower retaliation (Lab. Code § 1102.5) | Generally 3 years |
| Public employers | Non-FEHA claims generally require a government claim within 6 months |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer in Beverly Hills, or can any California employment lawyer handle my case?
California employment law is the same throughout the state, and we represent employees throughout California. Most of our communication with clients is by phone, so you do not need to live near our office to work with us. Cases arising on the Westside are generally filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
I was fired just before my bonus or equity vested. Can I recover it?
It depends on the terms of the bonus or equity plan and on the reason for the termination. An at-will employee can generally be let go before a bonus is earned or an equity award vests. If you were fired for an unlawful reason, however, such as discrimination or retaliation, the bonus or equity you would have received can be part of your damages.
Will my case be public?
A lawsuit filed in court is generally a public record, but many cases resolve before trial, and some are resolved before a lawsuit is filed. If you signed an arbitration agreement, the arbitration process is typically not public. We discuss confidentiality, and how it fits your goals, with every client.
Talk to a Beverly Hills employment lawyer
Rise Law Firm represents employees throughout California in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, from chief executives to minimum-wage workers. We have secured millions of dollars for our clients, including recoveries against major companies, government entities, and celebrities, and we are particularly well known for handling high-profile cases. We work on a contingency basis, which means there are no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you.
Rise Law Firm, PC
8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 728-6588
If you were fired or mistreated at work, contact us to request a free, confidential consultation, or call (310) 728-6588.
This page provides general information about California and federal law and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.