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Partners Roland M. Juarez and Emily Burkhardt Vicente from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP have been honored in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list for their significant contributions to labor and employment law. The recognition celebrates their professional achievements and commitment to excellence in legal practice, alongside their community involvement and leadership roles. Their expertise in handling complex litigation and providing essential guidance to employers emphasizes their standing in the field.
Los Angeles – Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partners Roland M. Juarez and Emily Burkhardt Vicente have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ) prestigious annual list of Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys for 2025. This accolade recognizes their professional achievements and contributions to the field of labor and employment law over the past year and a half.
This year’s selection highlights attorneys whose work in legal practice is complemented by leadership roles within the community, significant career milestones, and impactful accomplishments. Being recognized on this list reflects both Juarez’s and Vicente’s continuous commitment to excellence in their legal practice.
Providing insight into their expertise, Roland M. Juarez is a partner in the firm’s labor and employment department, with a focus on high-stakes employment litigation. His practice includes handling class actions, collective actions, and claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Juarez is adept at navigating non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, employee raiding, and various types of discrimination and harassment claims, including issues of disability and wage and hour violations. Throughout his career, he has secured favorable outcomes in numerous trials and arbitrations across a range of industries in the U.S.
Juarez has garnered recognition in multiple legal rankings and directories, including the Daily Journal, LABJ, and The Los Angeles Times, and has been acknowledged by organizations such as Benchmark Litigation and The Legal 500. His inclusion on the LABJ’s Leaders of Influence list marks his fourth consecutive year receiving this honor, underscoring his established reputation in the legal community.
Emily Burkhardt Vicente, co-chair of the firm’s labor and employment practice, is also a prominent figure in the field. With significant experience defending Fortune 100 companies, she specializes in complex wage-and-hour litigation. Vicente is known for her skill in managing hybrid class and collective action cases, guiding them through jury trials effectively.
Her practice extends to other critical areas such as unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, and employee raiding. In addition to her litigation work, Vicente provides vital guidance to employers on compliance practices designed to minimize wage and hour disputes and mitigate employment-related risks. Her ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters has earned her the trust of her clients.
Throughout her career, Vicente has received accolades from notable legal publications like Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation, which recognize her contributions to labor and employment law and highlight her effectiveness as a trial lawyer.
The LABJ’s complete list of the 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys showcases the top legal minds in the industry and can be accessed online. This recognition not only honors the individual achievements of Juarez and Vicente but also reflects the high standard of legal excellence maintained at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
Both attorneys serve as exemplary figures within the labor and employment sector, demonstrating exceptional legal acumen along with a strong commitment to community engagement and ethical practices in their professional endeavors.
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