Kimya Liaghat

Overview

Kimya Liaghat is an associate attorney in O’Hagan Meyer’s Orange County office, where her practice focuses on labor and employment defense. She represents employers in a wide range of matters, including claims involving harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. In addition to defending clients in litigation, Kimya provides strategic counseling to help employers navigate complex workplace issues and mitigate risk.

Kimya brings a valuable perspective to her practice through her experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in employment disputes. This dual-sided background allows her to anticipate opposing arguments and develop practical strategies for resolving matters efficiently and favorably.

Before shifting her practice to mainly labor and employment law, Kimya practiced at an Am Law 100 firm, where she worked on healthcare, corporate, and mergers and acquisitions matters. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in complex transactional and regulatory matters, which enhances her ability to advise clients from a business-oriented perspective.

Outside of her legal practice, Kimya is actively engaged in the community and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services and fostering professional development through networking opportunities.

Professional

• Board Member, Iranian American Bar Association – San Diego

Community

Kimya received a pro bono award at a former law firm for contributing more than 100 hours to help individuals in life-threatening circumstances obtain humanitarian parole visas and escape dangerous conditions in their home countries. She also serves on the board of a nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal services and professional development through networking opportunities.