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Jessica Dent

Jessica Dent

Associate

Los Angeles Phone +1.213.612.7362 Fax +1.213.612.2501

300 South Grand Ave., 22nd Floor//Los Angeles, CA 90071-3132//United States

Jessica Dent represents clients in a wide range of employment matters, including single-plaintiff claims of discrimination and wrongful termination, class and collective action matters, employment-related issues arising out of US and multinational corporate transactions, executive employment agreements, and collective bargaining contract negotiations.

Jessica also counsels employers on internal investigations, wage and hour compliance, reductions in force, and other employment policies to ensure compliance with US state and federal laws. She was previously an associate in the labor and employment group of a large global law firm.

Prior to law school, Jessica was a human resources manager who provided strategic HR support for retail, education, and other highly matrixed organizations.

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment, Law360 (2019)

Member, National Employment Law Council Fellowship

Admissions

  • California

Education

  • Northwestern University School of Law, 2017, J.D., cum laude
  • University of Southern California, 2006, B.A., Sociology

Services

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Publications

3/24/2021 - California Retroactively Extends Sick Leave Coverage for Employees Affected by COVID-19