Lisa Magorien

Lisa Magorien is an associate at Andrews, Lagasse, Branch & Bell LLP. Her practice focuses on employment litigation and the defense of corporations and organizations in a variety of legal claims, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour matters. Over the last year, Magorien has obtained summary judgment in five employment-related matters. Magorien has also obtained fee awards for her clients after prevailing on an anti-SLAPP motion and on summary judgment.

Magorien also regularly counsels employers on employment-related issues including classification of employees, overtime and meal and rest period policies, hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, leaves of absence laws and preparation of personnel policies and procedures.

Magorien received her J.D. in 2008 from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she was a member and student editor for the International Law Journal. Magorien also worked as a teacher’s assistant for the first-year contracts course. In 2005, Magorien earned a B.A. in international relations and fine arts from the University of San Diego and graduated with academic honors.

Magorien is a volunteer with the San Diego County Foster Youth Mentor Program. Magorien also enjoys oil painting during her free time. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the San Diego Lawyer’s Club.