Linda Wang
Partner & Co-Chair of CDF's Privacy Practice Group
About Linda
Linda Wang is a Partner in CDF’s Los Angeles office, where she defends local, regional, and national employers in all aspects of California labor and employment law and related litigation. Her practice includes defending clients against wrongful termination claims, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. Linda’s expertise extends to managing sophisticated wage and hour class action litigation, including claims involving overtime calculations, wage statements, arbitration agreements, and PAGA.
Linda is a founding member of CDF’s Privacy Practice Group, where she advises clients on compliance and risk mitigation in the rapidly evolving area of data privacy. She provides strategic counsel on navigating complex privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Linda works with employers to implement comprehensive privacy policies, develop and manage data breach response plans, and ensure compliance with privacy laws governing the collection, storage, and use of employee and consumer data. Her approach is proactive and tailored, focusing on minimizing risk while maintaining operational efficiency. For more information on the firm’s privacy practice, visit CDF Privacy Practice.
Linda also advises clients on a variety of workplace matters, such as wage and hour compliance, leave laws, and workplace disputes. She works closely with clients to understand their business needs and to develop effective legal strategies. California labor law is complex, but Linda’s go-getter attitude and client-focused approach ensure that her client’s best interests are always prioritized.
In addition, Linda is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and provides legal advice in Mandarin. She also provides legal support to pro bono clients.
Areas of Practice
- Class Actions
- EEO Litigation
- Wage and Hour Issues
- Privacy CCPA/CPRA
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- PAGA Litigation
- Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
Education
University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D., 2017
- UC Irvine Journal of International, Transactional, and Comparative Law, Senior Editor, 2016-2017
- Extern to the Honorable Josephine L. Staton, District Court Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District, 2015
University of California at Irvine, B.A., cum laude, 2014
Publications
"How HR Can Protect Employers From Privacy Claims Under CPRA"
Presentations
CIPA Claims - Website Trackers and Privacy Implications
AI, Privacy & the Law: What California Business Owners Need to Know
AI, Algorithms & Employer Protection
AI, Algorithms & Employer Protection — What You Need to Know
CCPA/CPRA – California’s Updated Privacy Rights Act
California Privacy Laws: What Employers Should Know
Top Tips for California Employers to Prepare for the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Effective January 1, 2023
Recognitions
Listed, Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch," - Labor and Employment Law Management (2026) and Labor and Employment Litigation (2024 - 2027), Los Angeles, CA
Orange County Bar Association (OCBA), 2018 - present
Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA), 2018 - present
News
30 CDF Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers® and “Ones to Watch”® Lists
CDF Expands Firm Leadership, Elevates Two Attorneys to Partner
CDF Promotes Six Female Attorneys - Expands Leadership
CDF Labor Law LLP Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers in America© for 2024
How HR Can Protect Employers From Privacy Claims Under CPRA
Blog Posts
What California Businesses Should Know About SB 690 and CIPA Website-Tracking Claims
Trapped and Traced No More - SB 690 Will Stem Tidal Wave of California Invasion of Privacy Claims
AI Hiring Litigation: Key Lessons for Employers
AI in the Workplace: Managing Bias, Privacy and Legal Risk
AI Lawsuit Pushes the Boundaries of AI Litigation—and May Signal a New Wave
Are AI Chats Privileged? Courts Split on Attorney-Client and Work-Product Protection
Why CDF
Our clients can rest assured that our attorneys will protect their time, protect their dime and protect their peace of mind, so they can focus on maintaining productive and rewarding workplaces to remain competitive and successful in their marketplace. CDF - Attorneys you can Trust. Experience you can Trust. Results you can Trust.
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