Press Release

June 29, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – Hanson Bridgett LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving all of California and beyond, is pleased to announce that Partner and Labor & Employment Section Co-Leader Alfonso Estrada has been named to The Daily Journal's Top Labor & Employment attorney list.

This annual list recognizes California’s top attorneys who have made significant contributions to their field of practice.

Estrada joined Hanson Bridgett in May 2021 and quickly ascended the leadership ranks. He built his practice from the ground up and is well-known for achieving successful results for his clients. An active member of the community and a top-flight litigator, Estrada is at the forefront of issues including, most notably, defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower claims. He has deep substantive and industry-leading experience representing both public and private sector clients in high-stakes litigation matters in labor and employment law, regulatory enforcement and white-collar defense.

In addition to the litigation side of his practice, Estrada devotes a portion of his practice to investigations related to employee misconduct and harassment, as well as regulatory enforcement and white-collar defense matters. Throughout his career, Estrada has worked extensively with law enforcement agencies and unions across California in a variety of matters. He has successfully conducted complex internal investigations for several notable agencies, including the City of Beverly Hills Police and Fire Departments, City of Anaheim, City of Gilroy, among many others. Estrada began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Estrada is affiliated with several professional organizations and regularly presents his expertise at conferences. Outside of his practice, he volunteers as a Certified Instructor for the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and teaches the Executive Management Training Legal Update for POST. Additionally, he is an avid supporter of the Jarrin Foundation, a charitable organization of renowned Dodgers Broadcaster Jaime Jarrin aimed at encouraging and supporting youth in minority communities in their academic pursuits.  Estrada is also a long-standing member of the Mexican American Bar Association.

"It is a great honor to be included in a prestigious list alongside other top-notch labor and employment attorneys," said Estrada. "I worked hard to build my practice and my dedication to my clients is my highest priority. I will continue to advocate on behalf of them and give back to my community."