About August
August Pearson is an attorney in the San Diego office. August represents employers in litigation involving trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, wage and hour disputes, and class and representative actions brought under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). She also advises clients on navigating California’s complex and evolving labor and employment laws to help ensure compliance and minimize risk.
August received her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. During law school, she clerked for several California defense litigation firms and contributed to the Women’s Legal Clinic at the University of San Diego, where she provided pro bono services to underserved members of the community.
Areas of Practice
- PAGA Litigation
- Class Actions
- Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
- Wage and Hour Issues
- EEO Litigation
Education
University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2024
University of Arizona, B.A., Psychology/Journalism, magna cum laude, 2021
Blog Posts
AB 2155 and California Arbitration Agreements: When the FAA’s Exclusions Become California Law
California Employers Should Prepare for Local Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2026
AB 1940: California Moves to Expressly Protect Employees Experiencing Menopause Under FEHA
Changes to 2025 CRD Pay Data Reporting: New Fields, New Complexity
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