Kandice Canchan

Overview

Kandice Canchan navigates employers through contentious state and federal court litigation where statutory complexity meets operational reality. Her practice centers on Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) claims, wage and hour disputes, and disability accommodation cases—areas where technical precision determines outcomes. What distinguishes Kandice's approach to problem solving and dispute resolution is an uncommon fluency in how these statutes intersect with actual workplace dynamics.

Kandice represents businesses across the spectrum, from closely held operations to substantial corporate entities, tailoring litigation strategy to each client's risk tolerance and business objectives. Kandice's courtroom skill spans state and federal courts, arbitrations, and pre-litigation negotiations. She builds cases by identifying the factual and procedural pressure points that matter most, avoiding the sprawl that inflates costs without advancing position. Her litigation philosophy prioritizes early case assessment and strategic decision-making over reflexive aggression.

Beyond dispute resolution, Kandice counsels employers on compliance architecture—wage and hour audits, leave administration protocols, accommodation processes, and policy frameworks that withstand scrutiny. This advisory work informs her litigation perspective, and her litigation experience sharpens her counsel. The result is practical guidance grounded in how employment claims develop and proceed.

Honors

• Ones to Watch, The Best Lawyers in America, 2026

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Professional

• Member, John M. Langston Bar Association
• Member, Women Lawyers Association Los Angeles
• Executive Committee Member, California Lawyers Association, 2025-2026