Yusha Hiraman

Yusha Hiraman represents local and national clients in all aspects of civil litigation. Her practice focuses on the defense of employment and labor law claims related to construction, business services, education, and health care. Yusha is well-versed in handling litigation involving discrimination matters, wage-and-hour claims, and various employment-related issues before administrative agencies and in state and federal trial courts. She effectively manages cases throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement discussions. 

Recognizing that clients seek cost-effective resolution of complex, potentially protracted cases, Yusha seeks to accommodate them through alternate resolution methods when appropriate, including arbitration, conciliation, and mediation. She works proactively with clients to help them prevent lawsuits and administrative actions by fostering workplace cultures that minimize legal exposure and reduce the risk of claims.

Yusha dedicates a portion of her practice to providing day-to-day counseling for her clients, as well as conducting investigations into employment-related issues and presenting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law and anti-discrimination trainings designed to help resolve issues before litigation arises. In addition, she assists clients with drafting and reviewing separation and settlement agreements.

Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Yusha worked at several plaintiff-side law firms specializing in employment law, where her practice focused on sexual harassment, discrimination, and wage-and-hour cases. She assisted colleagues and partners in resolving these matters through settlement negotiations and litigation. Yusha’s prior experience provides her with a unique perspective on evaluating complaints and a keen ability to identify weaknesses in specific cases, enabling her to craft effective defense strategies for clients.