September 12, 2025

Hunton Andrews Kurth Partners Named Leaders of Influence

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners Roland M. Juarez and Emily Burkhardt Vicente have been recognized in the annual Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This acknowledgment highlights their achievements in labor law, including significant trial experience and community impact. Juarez has received accolades for his work in high-stakes employment cases, while Vicente is noted for successfully defending Fortune 100 companies in litigation. Their inclusion underscores their commitment to excellence in the legal field.

Los Angeles – Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has announced that partners Roland M. Juarez and Emily Burkhardt Vicente have been included in the annual Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list, published by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This prestigious recognition honors attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, community leadership, and significant accomplishments over the past 12 to 18 months.

Roland M. Juarez is a partner in the firm’s labor and employment practice, specializing in high-stakes employment cases. His expertise encompasses a variety of complex issues, including class action and collective actions, cases related to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), non-compete and non-solicitation matters, internal employee raiding, as well as discrimination and harassment cases. Additionally, Juarez focuses on issues surrounding disability and wage and hour disputes.

Over the years, Juarez has consistently secured favorable outcomes in both trial and arbitration settings, particularly in wage and hour and discrimination cases across multiple industries within the United States. His impressive track record has resulted in numerous accolades from respected organizations such as the Daily Journal, LABJ, and The Los Angeles Times. Juarez’s trial work has also garnered him recognition in legal directories such as Benchmark Litigation and Legal 500. Notably, this marks Juarez’s fourth consecutive year being honored on the Leaders of Influence list.

Emily Burkhardt Vicente, co-chair of the firm’s labor and employment team, has also been recognized for her accomplishments as a trial lawyer. She has extensive experience defending Fortune 100 companies in high-stakes employment and wage-hour litigation. Vicente has successfully taken hybrid class and collective action cases to jury trial, showcasing her litigation skills. Furthermore, her practice includes issues of unfair competition, misappropriation, as well as employee raiding.

In her litigation practice, Vicente emphasizes the importance of assisting employers in developing compliance practices that are aimed at reducing wage and hour disputes while mitigating employment-related risks. Her clients often turn to her for guidance on sensitive and confidential matters that are critical to their business operations. Vicente has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation for her significant contributions to the field.

The annual Leaders of Influence list by the Los Angeles Business Journal also recognizes partner Max Fischer, who has been honored as a Labor & Employment Lawyer of Influence for 2025. Fischer represents a broad spectrum of clients in various labor and employment matters which include internal investigations, crisis management strategies, wage and hour compliance, and issues relating to employee transitions and noncompete agreements. Furthermore, he provides guidance in reductions in force and voluntary separation programs, along with individual employee separations.

Fischer’s extensive experience spans the entire employment lifecycle, as he advises clients on both complex individual and class litigation matters. His practice also includes defending clients against class actions, business disputes, and claims related to discrimination, ERISA, wrongful termination, defamation, and traditional labor disputes.

The Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list serves as an important benchmark for recognizing influential labor and employment lawyers who contribute significantly to the Los Angeles community. The inclusion of Juarez, Vicente, and Fischer in this esteemed list exemplifies their commitment to excellence in the legal field and their dedication to serving their clients effectively.

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