Carmen Aguado is of counsel in the Los Angeles office of Ogletree Deakins. She represents employers in both single-plaintiff and collective matters, and her practice has a strong focus in litigation matters. She also has substantial experience defending corporate clients in all aspects of employment litigation, including sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour, Private Attorneys General Act, and class action matters. Carmen has successfully defended employers in state and federal courts, arbitration, and before administrative agencies.
Carmen also enjoys counseling and providing training to clients on the ever-evolving landscape of California’s labor and employment laws, helping develop strategies to avoid litigation, and drafting employer policies. In addition to her experience in litigation and with advice and counsel, Carmen represents employers during union organization campaigns.
Carmen began her legal career representing public entities in high-exposure civil rights matters.