Emily Ikola

General Liability
Emily’s general liability work includes defending claims involving premises liability, transportation-related incidents, product liability, foodborne illnesses, third-party criminal acts, catastrophic injuries, negligent security, and ADA compliance. She also has experience in workers’ compensation defense, subrogation, and 132a claims, helping businesses maintain safe operations while managing risk and mitigating exposure.

Employment Law
A significant portion of Emily’s practice centers on employment litigation. She defends employers and individual defendants against claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower allegations. Her wage-and-hour experience includes class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) matters involving employee misclassification, break violations, wage statement compliance, and related regulatory issues, including OSHA. She was part of the resolution team for the landmark Brinker settlement, which continues to shape California’s wage-and-hour landscape.

In addition to litigation, Emily works with employers to proactively avoid disputes – advising on internal policies, OSHA compliance, and workplace investigations, and conducting tailored harassment prevention training. Her goal is to help companies foster respectful, legally compliant environments that can adapt to evolving workplace standards.

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Emily’s work with app-based and technology-driven companies informs her expanding focus on cybersecurity and data privacy. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Emily provides practical counsel on incident response, regulatory compliance, and data governance. Her litigation experience enables her to help clients turn potential vulnerabilities into resilient business practices, ensuring that digital and operational systems are aligned with legal obligations.