Fisher Phillips Partners Listed Among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Minority Leaders of Influence

Hannah Sweiss, partner in Fisher Phillips’ Woodland office, and Christopher Gelpi, of counsel in the firm’s Los Angeles office, were recognized among the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Minority Leaders of Influence: Attorneys Edition.

The 96 honorees included in the 2023 edition are recognized for their unwavering contributions to the local business and legal communities, service as trusted advisors to clients, and their commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

Of this year’s edition, the Los Angeles Business Journal editor said: “Los Angeles is truly a national leader when it comes to influential professionals with minority backgrounds – and the field of law is certainly no exception. For our coverage in this issue, we have profiled standout attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on the legal scene while serving as trusted advisors in the LA region. Congratulations to the attorneys who made this list.”

Hannah is profiled for her tireless efforts to support her clients through California’s ever-changing legal landscape. She is also highlighted for her role as an integral member of the firm’s COVID-19 Taskforce during the pandemic and her prowess as an employment litigator who defends employers against complex class action wage and hour lawsuits, as well as matters brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act.

Christopher is profiled for his thoughtful planning and building relationships with his clients. He is also highlighted for his extensive litigation experience, which is critical in California as employers navigate the changing employment equation. The profile also notes that Christopher is a go-to business partner for corporate counsel across the state for defense against wage and hour class action lawsuits and litigation related to worker classification issues.

To read their full profiles, visit the Los Angeles Business Journal.