Ava F. Freund

Associate

Los Angeles

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Biography

Ava Freund is a labor and employment and commercial litigation associate in the Los Angeles office whose practice focuses on a broad spectrum of employment liability and commercial litigation work. She has extensive experience in all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation demands through trial. Ava has represented employers in litigation matters which include wrongful termination, employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour issues, including class action and PAGA defense. She has authored and argued various dispositive motions for her employment-related clients. As an employment and labor litigator, Ava offers comprehensive advice relating to labor and employment matters and counsels clients on a variety of issues regarding state and federal regulations.

Ava began her career as a Plaintiff-side employment litigator. This experience has given Ava a unique opportunity to see both sides of the case making her a more valuable resource for her clients.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

California

Court Admissions

United States District Court, Central District of California

Education

Loyola Law School (J.D.)
- International & Comparative Law Review, Executive Symposium Editor
- Alumni Scholars Recipient
- First Honors Award in Fashion Law
George Washington University, (B.A., Political Science)
- Dean’s List
- CampaignTech Student Scholarship Recipient

Languages

Hebrew
Spanish

Experience

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2025)

Representative Experience

Defense of wrongful termination, disability discrimination, and gender discrimination action on behalf of large non-profit employer, drafted and argued motion for summary judgment
Defense of wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims involving claims for meal period and rest break penalties, overtime, and other labor code violations on behalf of manufacturers, trucking companies, distributors, and healthcare companies
Defense of “whistleblower” retaliation action on behalf of technology-based, health care, retail, and entertainment clients

Previous Professional Experience

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, Senior Associate (2018-2023)
Mann & Elias
- Employment Associate Attorney (2017-2018)
Loyola Law School, Research Assistant (2016-2017)
Horvitz & Levy, LLP, Legal Clerk (2016)
United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District
- Extern for Chief Bankruptcy Judge Bluebond (2015)
AARP, Washington, D.C.; Campaign Strategy Advocacy Assistant (2013)

Community Involvement

Jewish Home for The Aging, Volunteer
Susan G. Komen, Young Professional

Representative Presentations and Publications

“Are Ballot Selfie Bans Constitutional?,” Co-Author, The Daily Journal
“EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding Discriminated Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender,” Author, Law Firm Client Alert
“In California, Meal and Rest Premiums are Now Subject to Wage Statement and Final Pay Requirements,” Author, Law Firm Blog

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