About Lindsay

Lindsay A. Ayers advises and defends California businesses in labor, employment, and general business matters. She is an experienced trial attorney and has represented clients in matters involving employment, unfair competition, fiduciary duty, breach of contract, negligence, unjust enrichment, securities, and fraud. She also has experience representing clients in government regulatory actions involving the EEOC, DFEH, and SEC, among others. Ayers has practiced in federal and state courts throughout California.

Ayers has helped many clients in various industries by crafting policies and procedures that provide a strong first line of defense; offering sexual harassment training; and providing advice and representation on wage and hour, discrimination, trade secret, wrongful termination, and other employment related claims. When necessary and unavoidable, she has vigorously defended her clients in employment-related litigation.

In particular, Ayers is passionate about providing her clients with the education and tools they need to be successful and competitive in the hospitality and restaurant industry. She has combined her love of food and the industry’s unique ability to bring people together, with her drive to find creative ways to assure her clients can comply with the law and be profitable. She understands the unique challenges of operating restaurants in the state of California and maintains a deep knowledge of the ever-changing employment laws that govern the industry.

Efficiency and focus are part of Lindsay’s work philosophy in providing value to her clients. She understands that the key to excellent client service is protecting her clients from costly litigation so they can focus on what they do best --running their business.

Areas of Practice

  • Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
  • EEO Litigation
  • Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
  • Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
  • Wage and Hour Issues
  • Class Actions
  • PAGA Litigation
  • Workplace Safety and Health

Education

California Western School of Law, J.D., 2002

University of San Diego, B.A., 1998

Presentations

Co-Presenter, CDF COVID Education Week, December 2020

Emerging Litigation Areas in 2021 Stemming from COVID-19 Pandemic

Co-Presenter, BLR 11th Annual Employment Law Update, October 2016

How to Hire Smart and Hire Right in California: Legal Strategies for Identifying and Selecting Top Job Candidates

Association of Corporate Counsel - San Diego Chapter, December 2015

Get Ready for 2016: New Employment Laws in California & What To Do About Them

Apex Parks Group, April 2015

Top 10 Manager Mistakes

Orange County SCAIL Group, March 2015

California Employment Megatrends 2015

Platinum Resource Group, 2014

Human Resources Bootcamp Seminar Series

CDF HR Roundtable, August 2013

Top Hiring Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Platinum Resource Group, June, August & October 2013

Top Ten Legal Issues for Companies in Attracting & Retaining Executive Talent

OCBA Labor & Employment Section Meeting, September 2012 

Recent Case Law Updates

Orange County Executive Human Resource Forum, May 2012

Social Media in the Workplace

Recognitions

Listed, Southern California Super Lawyers®, 2022 - 2025

Listed, Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star, 2015

American Bar Association, Member, 2003 - present

Orange County Bar Association, Member, 2009 - present

  • Member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Fine Arts Task Force

Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year", Team Member, 2011


Civic Activities

Orange County United Way's Women Looking Forward Donor Circle, Member, 2011 - present

  • Member of the Law Firm Initiative Committee of United Way’s Women Looking Forward

Orange County Pacific Symphony Board Member

  • Founder of Next Generation Leadership Council and the Symphony Social Society of the Pacific Symphony

ProVisors - Collaboration of Professional Women Member

  • ProVisors Mentor

Why CDF

Our clients can rest assured that our attorneys will protect their time, protect their dime and protect their peace of mind, so they can focus on maintaining productive and rewarding workplaces to remain competitive and successful in their marketplace. CDF - Attorneys you can Trust. Experience you can Trust. Results you can Trust.

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