Wendy Lazerson

Wendy M. Lazerson is a prominent employment lawyer and partner at Sidley Austin LLP. She serves as the co-chair of Sidley's Labor and Employment international practice group and is based in the firm's San Francisco and Palo Alto offices.15 Lazerson is an experienced trial lawyer, investigator, and trusted advisor to employers, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, and the venture community.3

Career Highlights

• Joined Sidley Austin as a partner in Palo Alto in 20124
• Specializes in employment law, handling class actions, individual discrimination cases, wrongful discharge cases, and investigations4
• Serves on Sidley's COVID-19 Task Force1
• Former local chair of Sidley Women1

Recognition and Awards

Lazerson has received numerous accolades for her work in labor and employment law:

• Named a "Litigation Star – California" and "Labor and Employment Star – Nationwide" by Benchmark Litigation (2021–2025)1
• Recognized as a "Leading Lawyer" for Labor/Employment in California by Chambers USA (2021–2024)1
• Listed in LawDragon's 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers (2020–2025)1
• Named a "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal (2020–2024)12
• Recipient of the BTI Client Service All-Star award (2017)1

Expertise

Lazerson is known for her ability to handle challenging matters across various venues. Her areas of expertise include:

• Conducting independent investigations for companies and their boards of directors1
• Representing employers in litigation, including class actions and single plaintiff cases1
• Advising clients on employment issues, particularly those impacting employers in California1
• Training workforces on legal compliance and best practices to avoid employee claims1

Lazerson is also on the Employment Panel of the American Arbitration Association and serves as an arbitrator.1