Hao T. Nguyen

Hao Nguyen is a partner in WSHB’s El Segundo (Los Angeles) office, serving clients throughout Southern California Her practice is focused on the defense of professional liability matters and labor and employment defense. She has represented clients throughout all phases of litigation from inception through trial.

She has experience in defending against errors and omissions claims, defending litigation arising from complex business transactions and litigation, labor and employment, commercial litigation, class action, and insurance litigation. She has represented and counseled businesses and individuals from a broad array of industries, including attorneys and law firms in malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract claims, real estate, property management companies, health care, manufacturers, third party administrators, title companies, insurance agents and brokers, construction, manufacturers, and a broad array of employers from family businesses to national companies.

In addition to her law practice, she regularly contributes her time to the legal profession and community. As a result of her dedication, she was appointed to the California Lawyers Association, Litigation Section Executive Committee, with her term having started on September 19, 2022.

Newsroom

News

•WSHB Highlights Deep Bench of Talent With Elevation of 26 Attorneys to Partnership in 2026
Firm News, 1.1.26

Publications

•Employer's Appeal: Separate Bond Required for California Labor Commissioner Awards
Case Updates, 6.5.23
•"A Critical Discussion of Diversity and Inclusion in The Insurance Industry,” ABA Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Seminar, March 3, 2017
•"Don’t You (Forget About Me): The Purpose, Force, and Effect of Insurance Policy Conditions (Notice, Voluntary Payments, and
Cooperation) and Case Law Updates," ABA Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar, March 5, 2016
•“The Defense of Insureds and Alleged Bad Faith Delay in Settlement by Insurers,” ABA Insurance Coverage Seminar, March 6, 2015

Community Activities

•Appointed to California Lawyers Association, Litigation Section Executive Committee
•Hao is involved in many activities with her alma mater including mentorship of law students, diversity outreach, annual mock interviews, and Loyola Law School’s Reunion Planning Committee and more
•She is involved in numerous pro bono projects including Hellen Willis Legal Eagles

In the News

•WSHB Highlights Deep Bench of Talent With Elevation of 26 Attorneys to Partnership in 2026
•Employer's Appeal: Separate Bond Required for California Labor Commissioner Awards