Ja'Mesha is a trial lawyer representing plaintiffs across California and Texas. Having practiced in-house, defense, and plaintiff's side work prior to starting her own firm, Ja'Mesha brings a unique edge and insight to advocating for her clients. With her hands-on, case-by-case approach, Ja'Mesha advocates relentlessly to accomplish the best possible outcome for each clients case. We represent employees in their claims against current and prior employers for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. We also handle wage and hour litigation including but not limited to unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, failure to provide meal and rest breaks and more. As a full service trial firm, we also service clients who have been injured due to the fault or negligence of another. This includes personal injuries sustained in car accidents, trucking accidents, and premises liability such as slip and falls, bed bug bites, and dog bites - amongst other things. The firm provides a variety of business and entertainment legal services tailored to each client’s industry and unique business model. Having gained a Certificate in Entertainment, Media, and Technology with her law degree, Ja'Mesha offers full-service business counsel to her entrepreneurial and creative clients including entity formation, brand protection and management (trademarking), risk assessment, permits and licensing, contract drafting and negotiation, business to business civil disputes, dissolution, and more. JL Morgan Law is where culture meets relentless advocacy.

Managed all areas of labor and employment defense for class actions and single-plaintiff litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. Conducted witness interviews and fact investigations. Propounded and responded to written discovery. Drafted and filed dispositive motions, demurrers, motions to compel, and other court filings. Liaised with opposing counsel, co-defense counsel, clients, and other stakeholders to manage the case and push litigation forward. Prepared and attended depositions, mediations, and arbitrations. Provided legal counseling and guidance to clients to prevent future litigation.

Counseled, advised, and provided day-to-day support for Human Resources in the United States, Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Panama. Developed, drafted, and implemented employment policies, including hiring practices, compensation and benefits policies, performance management, employee relations, internal investigations, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, unionization, and OFCCP compliance, to ensure best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Partnered with cross-functional teams and provided strategic, practical and creative employment law guidance for successful execution of company initiatives. Provided legal guidelines and support for the company’s contingent workforce. Supported diversity and inclusion initiatives. Negotiated employment-related agreements, including executive employment agreements, offer letters, confidentiality, and separation agreements.Managed workplace investigations and employment related litigation. Investigated and responded to federal and state administrative complaints, including EEOC and agency charges. Negotiated executive separations and respond to demand letters. Performed due diligence for merger and acquisition transactions. Advised on integration of acquired employees, policies, and employee benefits.

Drafted and negotiated a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including consulting, master services, statements of work, vendor and non-disclosure agreements. Provided legal counsel, issue spotting and analyzing complex legal and business issues related to labor and employment. Provided labor and employment support for M&A transactions. Managed and prepared global corporate governance documents. Drafted and managed responses to demand letters and EEOC/DFEH complaints. Liaised with outside counsel on legal strategy and business position for complex litigation matters. Assisted and provided support for internal employee complaints and investigations. Served as a reference for employment compliance matters such as contingent worker classifications, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants, and other employment related matters. Assisted in drafting, reviewing, and implementing company policies and overall employee handbook and code of conduct.

Prepared research for book on the intersections of law and religion as it pertains to the Satmar Hasidic community. Wrote memorandums to answer pertinent legal questions regarding separation of church and state. Drafted and reviewed content for book for grammatical error and overall clarity. Identified articles and materials for scholarly research and legal analysis.

Prepared and edited employment agreements, offer letters, consulting agreements, and independent contractor agreements. Assisted with compliance research and training preparation. Investigated workplace complaints and suggest discipline according to state and federal law as well as company policies. Supported the Human Resources Legal Team in servicing the company’s employees.

Drafted complaints, pre- and post-trial motions, and conducted all phases of discovery for plaintiff employment law firm. Scheduled hearings for motions with state and federal court. Facilitated interviews for responses to discovery requests. Assisted with deposition and trial preparation. Counseled and advised clients. Performed legal research on various topics including employment law and privacy concerns.

Counseled and advised clients on legal options regarding prior convictions. Assisted clients with Proposition 47 filing and Expungement requests. Volunteered at monthly clinics. Wrote and edited client declarations.

Worked directly under Dr. Angela P. Cole-Dixon, then Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology, on ongoing research projects. Worked alongside graduate students to analyze data, conduct preliminary research, and draft article submissions for publication. Wrote and submitted independent research project focused on political elections and the fair process effect. Presented research findings at annual Howard University Research Week.

Conducted new hire background checks. Gathered new hire paperwork and documentation. Audited company I-9 files so that they align with federal regulations. Produced reports on new hire and terminated employees over time to analyze company retention rates.

Served as liaison between agency and community. Planned, organized, and presented at community events to inform citizens of Sustainable DC initiative. Drafted and wrote content for Sustainable DC implementation website.

Worked closely with the Beat the Odds Scholarship coordinator to assist in the scholarship processing, planning, and program improvement.

Collaborated with marketing director to develop marketing strategies for new geographic areas that were selling the product, maintained shipment logs, and arranged demos at nationwide retail locations.