
Olivia Uzan, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Sexual Harassment
AttorneyatDerek Smith Law Group, PLLC
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 2001.
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Olivia Uzan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Sexual Harassment. Olivia has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Employment · Sexual Harassment
- Handles Employment and Sexual Harassment matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Offers consultations in French Italian and Hebrew Spanish.
About Olivia Uzan: Olivia Uzan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Sexual Harassment. Olivia has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC.
Areas of practice
Olivia's practice areas in Los Angeles
Olivia concentrates on employment and sexual harassment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Olivia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Olivia 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 Olivia agrees to represent you.
Sexual Harassment cases in Los Angeles, California
Olivia takes sexual harassment 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 Olivia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Olivia Uzan, employment attorney serving Los Angeles
Olivia Uzan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Sexual Harassment. Olivia has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC. Olivia works from Los Angeles, California and takes on employment matters across the region.
Olivia Uzan is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, employment law. Olivia has been licensed for 25 years. Olivia practices at Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC in Los Angeles, CA.
Olivia's approach to employment cases
Olivia Uzan is a lawyer practicing sexual harassment, employment law. Olivia has been licensed for 25 years. Olivia practices at Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Olivia works with
Olivia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and sexual harassment matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Olivia studied and practices
Paris II Panthéon-Assas University, Paris Bachelor of General Law, Master of Business Law University La Sorbonne, Paris Post Graduate Degree, Sociology of Law
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Jurisdictions
Olivia's state bar admissions
California
2020 · ACTIVE
Paris
2001 · ACTIVE
Olivia studied at — in Paris II Panthéon-Assas University, Paris Bachelor of General Law, Master of Business Law University La Sorbonne, Paris Post Graduate Degree, Sociology of Law. Consultations are available in French Italian and Hebrew Spanish.
Law school and academic background
Olivia completed — in Paris II Panthéon-Assas University, Paris Bachelor of General Law, Master of Business Law University La Sorbonne, Paris Post Graduate Degree, Sociology of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Olivia runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Languages spoken
Olivia offers consultations in French Italian and Hebrew Spanish. Client materials — retainer agreements, statements, court filings — are prepared in English unless Olivia agrees otherwise in writing.
Locations
Olivia Uzan's office in Los Angeles
Olivia's primary office is at U.S. Bank Tower, 633 W 5th Street, Suite 3250, Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC
U.S. Bank Tower, 633 W 5th Street, Suite 3250
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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How to hire Olivia Uzan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Olivia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Olivia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Olivia'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; Olivia 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 Olivia
Olivia 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. Olivia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Olivia'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 Olivia Uzan
How much does it cost to hire Olivia for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Olivia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Olivia offer a free consultation?
Olivia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Olivia's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Olivia'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. Olivia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Olivia take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Olivia 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 — Olivia 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 Olivia?
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. Olivia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Olivia accepting new employment clients right now?
Olivia'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
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