A rising star.
Lisa Noveck is a highly respected employment and labor attorney known for her commitment to standing up for employees facing injustice at work. Since becoming licensed in 2017, she has built a strong reputation for delivering results, earning peer recognition and a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars designation — an honor reserved for a small percentage of attorneys statewide. With a practice focused on workplace rights, she combines sharp legal strategy with a supportive, client-centered approach.
She represents employees in matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage violations, and wrongful termination. Her approach is grounded in thorough preparation, smart negotiation, and a willingness to fight aggressively when needed. Clients trust her not only for her legal skill, but for her honesty, communication, and unwavering dedication to their case.
Education and training.
University of Southern California
Activities and societies: Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, member (2011–2014); Sigma Delta Tau Alumnae of Southern California, member (2014–present); USC Hillel, member (2010–2014).
Loyola Law School Los Angeles
Lisa earned her law degree at Loyola Law School Los Angeles, one of California's premier institutions for litigation and advocacy, graduating in 2017. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to practice in California in 2017.
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
Drafted oppositions and responses to motions, conducted legal research and drafted memoranda, and prepared case files for attorneys.
Education Law Clinic
Provided hands-on legal support in education-related matters, advocating for students' rights while gaining practical litigation and client advocacy experience.
United States Bankruptcy Court
Gained firsthand courtroom experience inside the federal bankruptcy system, supporting case preparation, legal research, and judicial proceedings.
Practice and recognition.
Partner, Employees First Labor Law
Lisa is a top-rated employment and labor attorney in Pasadena and a Partner, Labor & Employment, at Employees First Labor Law, where she also leads the law clerk department.
Appellate department head
She heads the firm's appellate department, with successful arguments in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and in the California Court of Appeal, Second and Fourth Appellate Districts — including a published opinion in Anthony De Leon v. Pinnacle Property Management Services (Super. Ct. No. 30-2020-01142813).
Super Lawyers Rising Star — 2026
Lisa Noveck, who practices law in Pasadena, California, was selected to Rising Stars for 2026. All accolades →