Daily Journal Recognizes Lynne Hermle and Erin Connell as Top Employment Lawyers


1 minute read | August.07.2024

  • Partners Erin Connell and Lynne Hermle, members of Orrick’s labor and employment practice, have been named to the Daily Journal’s annual list of California’s Top Employment Lawyers.
  • This is the 14th time Lynne has been named to the list.
  • Erin was also named earlier this year to the Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers in California.

In this feature (subscription required), Erin describes her high-profile work for clients such as Oracle, Goldman Sachs and Workday in navigating today’s most difficult employment discrimination challenges. The profile highlights Erin’s focus on pay equity, pay transparency, the use of AI in the workplace and DEI issues.

“I am constantly on calls with clients who want to do the right thing,” Erin told the publication. “They care about these things, and their employees care about these things.”

In this feature (subscription required), Lynne described an “explosive year” in employment law, adding, “Just active litigation in all kinds of fascinating areas.” The article noted her current work for the San Francisco Bay Aquarium and an upcoming trial for Mach49, which helps businesses with venture capital.