Sandra Aguilar

Sandra Aguilar is an employment litigator and emerging appellate advocate who brings exceptional rigor, creativity, and responsiveness to every matter. She represents employers in single-plaintiff disputes in state and federal court, with a focus on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. Sandra pairs meticulous, detail‑driven analysis with deep, comprehensive research to frame issues strategically, develop novel arguments, and deliver practical, business‑oriented solutions.

In her litigation practice, Sandra focuses on rigorous fact development, strategic legal analysis, and persuasive written advocacy that positions cases for efficient, favorable resolution. She regularly prepares comprehensive mediation briefs and settlement evaluations, and partners closely with clients to mitigate risk and resolve disputes. She also advises on policy development and compliance under California’s rapidly evolving employment laws.

Sandra’s strongest passion is appellate work. She has drafted a merits brief addressing a recent federal arbitration statute, undertaking an extensive study of its legislative history and purpose, and prepared a writ petition addressing statutory notice issues. She has also assisted on an appeal concerning a complex motion practice involving nuanced procedural and ethical considerations. Sandra is known for transforming intricate records and unsettled legal questions into clear, compelling appellate narratives.

A disciplined writer and relentless researcher, Sandra excels at connecting historical context to modern doctrine and at tailoring arguments to the precise needs of the case and client. Clients and colleagues alike rely on her for her exacting attention to detail, responsive communication, and resourceful problem‑solving on high‑stakes employment and appellate matters.

Sandra graduated magna cum laude and second in her class from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, where she served as Executive Managing Editor of the Chapman Law Review. As a 1L, she received the law school’s Golden Quill award for the best appellate brief, based on her brief involving a complex constitutional issue. Her legal training was sharpened by a federal judicial externship and a federal agency internship, which provide practical insight into how courts and regulators assess arguments and records. She holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of California, Irvine.

In her spare time, Sandra enjoys watching standup comedy, making bread, and reading memoirs.