Ankush Dhupar, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
focused on Employment and Litigation
Los Angeles, CA
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Ankush Dhupar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Ankush Dhupar: Ankush Dhupar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Ankush's practice areas in Los Angeles
Ankush concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ankush handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Ankush takes employment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ankush agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Ankush takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ankush agrees to represent you.
Biography
Ankush Dhupar, employment attorney serving Los Angeles
Ankush Dhupar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Ankush works from Los Angeles, California and takes on employment matters across the region.
Ankush Dhupar is an associate in the Employment Law Department of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Traditional Labor. Mr. Dhupar has been practicing traditional labor for his entire career. He has extensive experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements and responding to unfair labor practice charges, election petitions, and organizing campaigns. Mr. Dhupar has represented employers in multiple unfair labor practice cases, including cases that have involved lengthy administrative trials. He has also represented employers on appeal before the NLRB in Washington, D.C., and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Dhupar also has significant experience drafting and negotiating project labor agreements (PLAs) on behalf of real estate developers, focusing on renewable energy, logistics, hospitality, residential, and complex mixed-use projects.
Mr. Dhupar’s experience in traditional labor predates his time with the firm. Prior to law school, he was a labor organizer for a large international union, which gives him a unique perspective on how employers can effectively anticipate and respond to union messaging and efforts.
Employment Law. Mr. Dhupar represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, disability accommodation, employee mobility, and wage and hour issues in both single-plaintiff and class action matters. Mr. Dhupar has a robust practice advising employers on Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance and litigating class actions alleging violations of federal and state background check laws.
Mr. Dhupar also advises employers facing the numerous practical and legal challenges associated with the ever-changing workplace, including those presented by employee activism, calls for increased diversity and inclusion, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. Dhupar received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he graduated Order of the Coif with specializations in both Business Law and Policy and Critical Race Studies. While in law school, Mr. Dhupar served as Chief Managing Editor of the UCLA Law Review. He also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Raymond J. Ikola of the California Court of Appeal. Mr. Dhupar received his B.A. in both Economics and Political Science, cum laude, from UCLA.
How Ankush handles employment matters
Ankush Dhupar is an associate in the Employment Law Department of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Traditional Labor. Mr. Dhupar has been practicing traditional labor for his entire career. He has extensive experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements and responding to unfair labor practice charges, election petitions, and organizing campaigns. Mr. Dhupar…
Who Ankush represents
Ankush reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Ankush studied and practices
University of California Los Angeles
— · 2015
Ankush studied at — in University of California Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Ankush completed — in University of California Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ankush runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Ankush's legal honors and published work
Ankush has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Ankush Dhupar's office in Los Angeles
Ankush's primary office is at 515 South Flower Street, Twenty-Fifth Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
515 South Flower Street, Twenty-Fifth Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071
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How to hire Ankush Dhupar — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ankush usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ankush charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ankush's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ankush will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ankush
Ankush discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ankush confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ankush's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ankush Dhupar
How much does it cost to hire Ankush for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ankush walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ankush offer a free consultation?
Ankush charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ankush's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Ankush's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ankush gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ankush take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Ankush is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ankush will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ankush?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ankush will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ankush accepting new employment clients right now?
Ankush's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Ankush handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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