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About Nancy Abrolat

Nancy Abrolat is an employment law attorney based in Los Angeles, California. As the founder and president of Abrolat Law, she specializes in plaintiff-side representation and advocates strongly for employee rights. Since launching her firm in 1995, Nancy has successfully led cases involving workplace rights, whistleblower protection, and class actions. Her efforts have secured multimillion-dollar settlements and policy changes, improving working conditions for her clients.

Early Life and Education

Nancy began her higher education by earning a Bachelor’s in English from the University of the Pacific, where she graduated with honors. After her bachelor’s, she pursued her law degree at the University of California’s Hastings College of Law. Nancy graduated from Hastings magna cum laude in 1990, a distinction that shows her strong academic achievements.

Starting Her Legal Career

After law school, Nancy began her career in employment law as an associate attorney at Paul Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, a Los Angeles law firm. During her four years there, she worked with large corporations, including many Fortune 500 companies. Her role involved representing these corporations in various employment-related cases. Nancy was responsible for guiding clients through civil litigation, advising them on human resource matters, and crafting complex legal documents.

Launching Abrolat Law

In 1995, Nancy took a bold step and founded her law firm, Abrolat Law, focusing on employment law from a new perspective. She chose to represent employees instead of corporations by protecting workers’ rights and supporting clients who may have faced discrimination, retaliation, or unfair treatment in the workplace. By switching sides in her legal career, she used her corporate experience to her client’s advantage, working to hold employers accountable and improve working conditions.

Nnacy’s work with Abrolat Law has led to many successful outcomes for her clients. She has helped secure settlements and jury verdicts totaling millions of dollars. However, her goals extend beyond financial compensation. Nancy also strives to bring about real change in the workplace. Her advocacy has encouraged companies to make significant adjustments, ensuring employee rights are respected, and workplace standards improve.

Areas of Expertise

Nancy’s primary area of expertise is employment law. Over the years, she has represented clients in cases involving:

• Discrimination — advocating for employees who have faced bias due to gender, age, or race.
• Retaliation — supporting individuals who experience adverse treatment after reporting safety or legal concerns at work.
• Whistleblower cases — representing employees who have reported illegal practices within their organizations.
• Class actions — leading cases where groups of employees are affected by a company’s policies, such as improper wage practices or unsafe working conditions.

Notable Cases and Achievements

One of Nancy’s most notable cases involved the Federal Express Corporation (FedEx). In this case, three FedEx employees faced retaliation after they raised concerns about the lack of time allocated for airplane repairs, which they felt compromised safety standards. Nancy represented these employees in a lawsuit against FedEx, advocating for their right to speak out about safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

The case ended in an $8 million verdict in favor of Nancy’s clients. But, the impact went beyond the financial award; FedEx also revised its maintenance guidelines to allow for more airplane repairs, directly addressing the employees’ concerns. This case highlighted Nancy’s commitment to achieving justice for her clients and positive changes in workplace practices. Her work in this case set a precedent for future whistleblower cases, encouraging employees to speak out about safety issues without fearing retaliation.

In another case, Nancy represented Epsilon Plastics Inc. employees, a company that was not providing overtime pay or meal breaks as required by law. Nancy’s efforts helped secure a favorable outcome for her clients, leading to the implementation of overtime pay policies and the establishment of a meal break policy. These changes benefited her clients and future employees by ensuring the company adhered to fair labor standards.

Memberships and Professional Affiliations

Nancy’s understanding of employment law has made her a valuable employee advocate. She brings over 25 years of experience to each case she handles. She is a member of the California Employment Law Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, among other groups. These organizations connect her with other legal professionals, allow her to stay updated on employment law trends, and provide opportunities to support her clients’ interests further.

Approach to Law and Client Relations

Nancy’s firm is built on a client-centered approach. She believes in listening to her client’s needs and tailoring her legal strategies accordingly. She understands that each case is unique and always works to find solutions that align with her client’s goals. Her clients know her as an attorney who is not only skilled in the courtroom but also empathetic and understanding.

Personal Life and Interests

When Nancy is not in the courtroom or advising her clients, she enjoys watching women’s sports. Her interest in sports reflects her support for discipline, teamwork, and persistence, which she applies to her life and work.