Emily Hernandez

Associate

Emily Hernandez is an associate attorney in the Los Angeles office. Emily assists the Firm with a broad range of public-sector legal matters, focusing her practice on litigation, code enforcement, labor and employment, land use, police services, Public Records Act compliance, and general municipal law. Emily also works closely with law-enforcement agencies, providing guidance on subpoena responses, records issues, and day-to-day police-department legal needs.

Prior to joining the Firm, Emily earned her B.A. in Political Science from California State University, Northridge. During law school, she served as a Certified Law Clerk in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she conducted preliminary hearings and gained significant courtroom experience. Emily also worked at a civil-rights and criminal-defense firm, assisting on complex civil-rights matters involving mass rights violations in prisons, constitutional issues affecting incarcerated individuals, and cases at the intersection of criminal law and civil-rights litigation. In addition, she spent time with Legal Aid, assisting clients with immigration and naturalization matters—further strengthening her commitment to public service and client-centered advocacy.