
Ashley M. Farrell Pickett, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and General
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 2010.
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Ashley M. Farrell Pickett is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Ashley has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Los Angeles, CA
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- over 16 years
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- Employment · General
- Handles Employment and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ashley M. Farrell Pickett: Ashley M. Farrell Pickett is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Ashley has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ashley M. Farrell Pickett
Ashley concentrates on employment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ashley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Ashley 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 Ashley agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Ashley takes general 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 Ashley agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ashley M. Farrell Pickett — Over 16 years of California employment experience
Ashley M. Farrell Pickett is a shareholder based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Ashley has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Ashley M. Farrell Pickett defends companies in complex litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. She focuses her practice on labor and employment issues, and serves as lead counsel in class, collective, and representative actions. Ashley has deep experience representing employers at all stages of high stakes litigation-from pre-trial demands through opposition to class certification, trial/arbitration, settlement and on appeal.
Ashley has litigated a wide range of employment claims facing companies, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, and employment agreements. While Ashley prides herself on helping clients avoid litigation in the first instance, when litigation is necessary, she utilizes her courtroom experience to protect a client’s interests. Ashley has experience practicing in and amongst multiple jurisdictions and has argued before various appellate courts.
Concentrations
•Employment litigation (both state and federal courts)
•Class action defense
•Employment and labor counseling and compliance
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, 'Future Star,' 2024 and 2026
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2024-2026
•Listed, The Recorder, “California Legal Awards: Lawyers on the Fast Track,” 2023
•Listed, Law360, “Rising Stars: Employment,” 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2013-2025
•Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, “Rising Stars,” 2019
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Labor and Employment - Labor and Employment Disputes (Including Collective Actions) - Defense, 2019
•Listed, Daily Journal, “Top 40 Under 40,” 2019
•Team Member, a Law360 “Employment Practice Group of the Year,” 2013
Ashley's approach to employment cases
Ashley M. Farrell Pickett defends companies in complex litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. She focuses her practice on labor and employment issues, and serves as lead counsel in class, collective, and representative actions. Ashley has deep experience representing employers at all stages of high stakes litigation-from pre-trial demands through opposition to class…
Clients Ashley works with
Ashley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and general matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Ashley M. Farrell Pickett's legal education and bar admissions
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D.
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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles M.B.A. Loyola Marymount University B.B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Ashley's state bar admissions
California U.S. Cour
2010 · ACTIVE
Ashley studied at — in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D. and — in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles M.B.A. Loyola Marymount University B.B.A..
Law school and academic background
Ashley completed — in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D. and — in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles M.B.A. Loyola Marymount University B.B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ashley runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Ashley's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles •Associate Board Member, Covenant House •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Century City Bar Association
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Locations
Ashley M. Farrell Pickett's office in Los Angeles
Ashley's primary office is at 1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900, Los Angeles, CA, 90067-2121. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900
Los Angeles, CA 90067-2121
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How to hire Ashley M. Farrell Pickett — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ashley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ashley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashley'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; Ashley 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 Ashley
Ashley 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. Ashley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ashley'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 Ashley M. Farrell Pickett
How much does it cost to hire Ashley for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ashley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ashley offer a free consultation?
Ashley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ashley's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Ashley'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. Ashley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ashley take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Ashley 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 — Ashley 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 Ashley?
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. Ashley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ashley accepting new employment clients right now?
Ashley'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
Ashley 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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