Emily C. Hoskins

Overview

Emmy Hoskins defends employers across the full lifecycle of workplace disputes, from pre-litigation positioning to appellate advocacy. Her practice centers on discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour litigation, including class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims that carry systemic exposure. What distinguishes Emmy’s approach to advocacy is her combination of courtroom tenacity—demonstrated through meticulous arguments before the California Court of Appeals—and strategic foresight developed over years of practice. Clients value Emmy’s strategic positioning because she understands both the mechanics of complex employment litigation and the business imperatives driving defense decisions.

Wage and hour disputes present unique challenges, particularly when individual claims escalate into class or representative actions threatening enterprise-wide liability. Emmy has defended employers against these aggregated claims, where procedural strategy often determines outcome before substantive issues reach trial. Her experience includes navigating California's labyrinthine wage and hour regulations, challenging class certification theories, and managing the discovery burdens inherent in multi-plaintiff litigation. Beyond reactive defense, she counsels clients on compliance frameworks designed to withstand regulatory scrutiny and reduce litigation vulnerability.

Emmy's commitment to the profession extends beyond the courts and the clients she feels privileged to serve. As leader of the firm's Summer Associate Program in Orange County, Emmy helps shape how emerging attorneys develop practical skills and professional judgment. Moreover, her background and success as a college athlete informs her litigation philosophy: preparation, adaptability, and sustained focus under pressure that translates directly to courtroom effectiveness.

Before joining O'Hagan Meyer, Emmy practiced at an Am Law 100 firm, where she also served as editor for the firm's employment blog. This experience aided in sharpening her ability to distill complex legal developments into actionable guidance. Her editorial discipline carries into her client communications, where clarity and precision matter as much as legal acumen.

Publications

• Author, “Actions Speak Louder Than Words: When Should Courts Find that Institutions Have a Duty to Protect Minor Children from Sexual Abuse?” 24 Chap. L. Rev. 487 (2021)