
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
Publications
The Dos and Don’ts of Terminating Restaurant Employees
Will Instant Pay for Employees Be an Instant Benefit or Burden to Restaurants?
4 Key Things to Know When Firing Employees
Terminating Employees: Three Key Guidelines to Ensure a Smoother Departure
Classification of Gig Economy Workers: Not Music to Companies’ Ears
New Sexual Harassment Laws Calif. Employers Should Know
Restaurant Owners Need to Watch for Employment Liabilities Around Every Corner
The Price of Bullying: Why Pizzerias Should Protect Employees from Abusive Conduct on the Job
Employee Bullying Claims Can Bury Your Business
How Are Restaurants Coping with the New Minimum Wage?
Protecting Clients From Unnecessary Liability When Using Social Media in Recruiting and Hiring
Regulators Flex Foreign Corrupt Practice Act Enforcement Muscles
Presentations
Emerging Litigation Areas in 2021 Stemming from COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Hire Smart and Hire Right in California: Legal Strategies for Identifying and Selecting Top Job Candidates
Get Ready for 2016: New Employment Laws in California & What To Do About Them
Top 10 Manager Mistakes
California Employment Megatrends 2015
Human Resources Bootcamp Seminar Series
Top Hiring Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
Top Ten Legal Issues for Companies in Attracting & Retaining Executive Talent
Recent Case Law Updates
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