With broad experience defending clients against a wide variety of claims, Leah Cameron effectively resolves disputes for employers with firmness and creativity.  She handles disputes involving all aspects of the employment relationship including discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, and employment-related tort claims. 

Cameron successfully litigates cases for employers in California state and federal courts and pursues prompt action to effectively resolve disputes at early stages of litigation.  She has obtained favorable resolutions of cases for her clients through various ADR methods and dispositive motions.

In addition to defending employers who are facing pending litigation, Cameron advises them so as to avoid potential or threatened litigation.

Education

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010

• Witkin Award: Negotiation and Settlement, Theoretical Criminology
• CALI Award: Negotiation and Settlement, Theoretical Criminology
• Hastings Trial Team, 2008-2010

Wheaton College, B.M., magna cum laude, 2007

Judicial Extern to the Pro Se Department in the chambers of Hon. Vaughn R. Walker, U.S. District Judge, Northern District of California, Fall 2009

Professional Affiliations / Leadership / Awards

State Bar of California, 2010 - present
Fresno County Bar Association, 2010-present
Fresno County Women Lawyers Association, 2010-present

Pro Bono

Central California Legal Services, provided pro bono legal services to victims of human trafficking, 2010-2011