Nicky Jatana Named by Los Angeles Business Journal to Their 2026 List of "Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys"

LOS ANGELES (September 9, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Los Angeles Office Managing Principal Nicky Jatana has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 “Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys” list, which recognizes attorneys who have made a notable impact on the legal profession and the Los Angeles community. 

Nicky represents employers in California state and federal courts and before agencies including the California Civil Rights Department and the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Her clients span a range of industries including retail, real estate, media and entertainment, restaurant, manufacturing, life sciences, transportation and banking. 

Nicky focuses her practice on multi-plaintiff and class action matters involving wage and hour claims, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations and other workplace disputes. Her trial experience includes wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, breach of contract and related employment claims.  

“I am honored to be recognized among Los Angeles’ leading labor and employment attorneys,” said Nicky. “It is a privilege to lead our talented Los Angeles team as we guide employers through California’s complex workplace requirements and the legal and operational challenges shaping their workplaces.” 

Nicky was previously named a Los Angeles Business Journal “Top 100 Lawyer” in 2022 and a “Leaders in Law” finalist in the labor and employment category in 2021 and 2022, as well as a Los Angeles Times “Legal Visionary” in 2021.  

Nicky earned her J.D. from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and her B.A. from Rutgers University.

About Jackson Lewis 

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,100+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. For more information, visit jacksonlewis.com.

Media Contact: 
Kendall Melidosian
Public Relations Manager   
(267) 319 7831
Kendall.Melidosian@jacksonlewis.com 

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