Toni Jaramilla

Toni Jaramilla believes in creating positive social change through dedicated and compassionate advocacy for the rights of workers and victims of police abuse and shootings. Since 1994, she has successfully litigated hundreds of cases of discrimination, racial and sexual harassment, wrongful termination, disability accommodations, leave law violations, retaliation/whistleblower, and wage and hour claims resulting in millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. She represents clients from minimum wage earners to high level executives in all industries. She has extensive experience in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal. Associated with civil rights cases, she has appeared in news, media, and press conferences demanding justice for her clients. She is a frequent speaker at seminars and on radio shows, and has been a guest lecturer at law schools. She has lead several legal bar organizations as the first Pilipina woman to fill such leadership roles while advocating for improved cultural and gender diversity in the legal profession. She lobbies and testifies at the California State Capitol and helps draft stronger legislation to protect California workers, particularly on the issues of sexual harassment and gender equality. Toni Jaramilla is Of Counsel to the firm, Alexander Morrison + Fehr, LLP, a premier employment and civil rights firm with decades of successful jury trial verdicts. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Toni Jaramilla included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Top 75 California Labor and Employment Lawyers, Los Angeles Daily Journal: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics, Employment Litigation: 2019 and yearly since 2005 U.S. Congressional Resolution Honoree for Community Service Work: 2000 California State Board of Equalization Resolution Recognizing Her "Outstanding, Hardworking & Dedicated Leadership in the Los Angeles Community," 1998 Southern California "Rising Star", Los Angeles Magazine, 2004 Super Lawyer, Featured, Los Angeles Magazine, 2005 and each year to the Present The Best Lawyers in America, Featured, 2006 and each year to the Present The Best Lawyers in America, Featured, Los Angeles Times, 2007 and each year to the Present Best Lawyers, Featured Los Angeles Times, 2009 and each year to the Present Super Lawyers, Featured Los Angeles Magazine, 2009 and each year to the Present Women Leaders in the Law, Los Angeles Times, 2014 CELA’s Joe Posner Attorney of the Year Award: 2010 Southern California, “Rising Star”, Los Angeles Magazine: 2004 "Super Lawyer" Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine The Best Lawyers in America, 2006 - 2015 Los Angeles Times, "Women Leaders in the Law", 2009 Top Women Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine, 2011-2013 Women Making a Difference Award, Los Angeles Business Journal: 2013 Alumni of the Year-Distinguished Service Award, 2013 Daily Journal, Front Page Profile “Bar President is Feisty Advocate”: 10/26/98 Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics, Employment Litigation: 2018 and yearly since 2005 Best Lawyer-2020 Super Lawyer-2020 Best Law Firms in CA, U.S. News & World Reports 2021 Other Sources of Feedback About Toni Jaramilla Included on the 2026Southern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2008 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2006 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2005 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2004 Southern California Super Lawyers list

• CELA’s Diversity Committee, Past Chair
• California State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section, Chair, 2004 – 2005
• Philippine American Bar Association, President, 1998

• Frequent Speaker, Various Issues in Employment & Labor Law, Trial Skills, Diversity in the Legal Profession, Racial Justice
• Guest Lecturer, UC Irvine, School of Law for Civil Procedures

• Bellardine, Jennifer v. Apple One Employment Services
• Court: C.A. 2nd, B127234, June 15, 1999
• Carrillo, Elo v. U.C. Regents (UCLA)
• Citation: 1997 W.L. 913107
• Court: Cal. App. 2 Dist.
• Year: 1997
• Serial Number: 1998158935

• Foundation for Advocacy Inclusion and Resources, President: 2009-2011; Board
• CELA's Diversity Outreach Committee
• "Know Your Rights" Clinic at Asian American Advancing Justice
• National Employment Lawyers Association, Trainer for Trial Advocacy
• California Employment Lawyers Association, Trial College Trainer
• UCLA Law School, Mock Interviewer

• California
• Hawaii
• U.S. District Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

• California Employment Lawyers Association (Past Chair and Board Member, Treasurer)
• Foundation for Advocacy, Inclusion and Resources (Past President, Vice President, and Executive Board Member)
• California State Bar - Past Chair, Labor and Employment Section (Advisor)
• California State Bar (Diversity Pipeline Task Force)
• California Employment Lawyers Association (Diversity Outreach Committee, Past Chair and Member)
• Philippine American Bar Association (Past President, Past Chair of Board, Advisor)
• American Bar Association - Labor & Employment Section
• Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Los Angeles County Bar Association - Labor & Employment Section
• California Employment Lawyers Association, 2011 - 2013 (President; Member)
• State Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section, Chair: 2004-2005; Executive Board Member and Advisor: 1998-2007
• Philippine American Bar Association, President; Lifetime Member, 1998 - Present
• California Employment Lawyers Association (Racial Justice Committee)
• California Employment Lawyers Association (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vice Chair)