Austin M. Pegues

Austin Pegues is a senior associate attorney at the Orange County, California office of WSHB. Austin's practice centers on labor and employment law. He represents varying types and sizes of employers. He also provides advisory services to businesses on various matters, including policy development, employment issues, employee handbooks, contract analysis, and general corporate counsel.

Austin earned his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, where he majored in Film and Business Management. He subsequently received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was an active member of the International Law Journal and the Black Law Student Association. Additionally, Austin was a youth mentor for the Crawford Legal Institute and Mentorship Bond Program. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Originally from California, near San Diego, Austin relocated to Los Angeles after completing his law degree. He enjoys traveling, engaging in physical fitness activities, participating in sports, cooking, and watching films in his leisure time.