- Disposing of an entire case against a global clothing retail company on summary judgment with favorable results for the client.
- Defending a telecommunications company in a putative nationwide class action and mass arbitrations arising out of a data breach.
- Defending a multinational oil and gas corporation against substantial wage-and-hour claims brought by multiple plaintiffs before the California labor commissioner, resulting in a complete dismissal of the claims.
- Representing one of the nation’s leading mobile communications companies; moved to compel arbitration in several lawsuits brought in both federal and state courts.
- Defending numerous clients against allegations of data privacy violations under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
- Defending one of the nation’s leading mobile communications companies in a complex arbitration involving FDCPA, invasion of privacy, and TCPA claims, leading to a complete dismissal of the claims.
- Representing a global contingent workforce management company in a complex class action lawsuit involving PAGA claims.
- Representing and advising a major petroleum company on complex franchise disputes and general marketing and advertising issues with branded gasoline stations and convenience stores.
- Representing a national premier loan servicing company in an action involving wrongful foreclosure claims.
- Representing a multinational industrial minerals company in various jurisdictions in product liability matters.
Partner,
- Phone: +1 213 576 1147
- Email: lisa.garcia@alston.com
Lisa guides clients through the many commercial legal issues resulting from the cost of doing business in the U.S. She also helps employers prevent and resolve costly labor disputes.
Lisa Garcia is an experienced commercial litigator in Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Group. Lisa represents clients across various industries in a range of matters in both state and federal court. Lisa focuses her practice on complex business litigation, internal corporate investigations, contract disputes, privacy-related matters, consumer protection matters, food and beverage litigation, administrative procedure hearings, mass arbitrations, class actions, and franchise litigation.
Lisa also handles all types of employment cases, including single-plaintiff and class action suits involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and harassment matters in both state and federal courts and in administrative hearings and conferences. She also provides advice and counseling to employers on a wide range of employment issues.
Lisa is recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Commercial Litigation.
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Press Release January 7, 2025Alston & Bird Elects 20 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 20 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2025. The new partners span seven offices and seven practice groups.Press Release January 7, 2025Alston & Bird Elects 20 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 20 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2025. The new partners span seven offices and seven practice groups.
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Speaking Engagement January 23, 20242024 CMCP CA MCLE MarathonDebbie Yoon Jones and Lisa Garcia will be panelists at this symposium hosted by the California Minority Counsel Program.Speaking Engagement January 23, 20242024 CMCP CA MCLE MarathonDebbie Yoon Jones and Lisa Garcia will be panelists at this symposium hosted by the California Minority Counsel Program.
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Webinar June 7, 2023Alston & Bird's Annual Virtual Conference on DEI in the Design and Construction IndustryJoin us for our annual virtual conference on DEI in the Design and Construction Industry.Webinar June 7, 2023Alston & Bird's Annual Virtual Conference on DEI in the Design and Construction IndustryJoin us for our annual virtual conference on DEI in the Design and Construction Industry.
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In the News July 1, 2021Law360 | Calif. Eateries Lose COVID-19 Coverage Class ActionKathy Huang, Lisa Garcia, and Dan Diffley are noted for successfully representing American Fire and Casualty Co. and Ohio Security Insurance Co. in a class action lawsuit before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.In the News July 1, 2021Law360 | Calif. Eateries Lose COVID-19 Coverage Class ActionKathy Huang, Lisa Garcia, and Dan Diffley are noted for successfully representing American Fire and Casualty Co. and Ohio Security Insurance Co. in a class action lawsuit before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
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General Publications February 2021“Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure (CA),” The Practical Guidance Journal, LexisNexis, February 2021.There are two ways to accomplish a commercial foreclosure in California: nonjudicial or judicial. This article provides an overview and general outline for complying with relevant statutes, regulations, and state laws governing both methods of commercial mortgage foreclosures in California.General Publications February 2021“Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure (CA),” The Practical Guidance Journal, LexisNexis, February 2021.There are two ways to accomplish a commercial foreclosure in California: nonjudicial or judicial. This article provides an overview and general outline for complying with relevant statutes, regulations, and state laws governing both methods of commercial mortgage foreclosures in California.
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General Publications December 2020“Sick Leave Management (CA),” The Practical Guidance Journal, LexisNexis, December 2020.This article discusses various sick leave requirements and provides practical guidance to employers’ attorneys on managing sick leave issues in California. In addition, the article also addresses the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, kin care leave, federal family and medical leave, pregnancy disability leave, paid family leave, and paid sick leave ordinances.General Publications December 2020“Sick Leave Management (CA),” The Practical Guidance Journal, LexisNexis, December 2020.This article discusses various sick leave requirements and provides practical guidance to employers’ attorneys on managing sick leave issues in California. In addition, the article also addresses the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, kin care leave, federal family and medical leave, pregnancy disability leave, paid family leave, and paid sick leave ordinances.
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In the News November 9, 2020Law360 | Walmart Can’t Get Rid of Claims over COVID-19 Return PolicyJeff Rosenfeld, Rachel Lowe, Lisa Garcia, and Stuart Plunkett are noted for representing Walmart before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in a proposed class action over its temporary return policy amid COVID-19.In the News November 9, 2020Law360 | Walmart Can’t Get Rid of Claims over COVID-19 Return PolicyJeff Rosenfeld, Rachel Lowe, Lisa Garcia, and Stuart Plunkett are noted for representing Walmart before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in a proposed class action over its temporary return policy amid COVID-19.
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Press Release November 6, 2020Alston & Bird Recognized with 2020 “Volunteer of the Year Award” by Public CounselAlston & Bird has been honored as the 2020 “Volunteer of the Year” by Public Counsel, the country’s largest pro bono law firm.Press Release November 6, 2020Alston & Bird Recognized with 2020 “Volunteer of the Year Award” by Public CounselAlston & Bird has been honored as the 2020 “Volunteer of the Year” by Public Counsel, the country’s largest pro bono law firm.
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General Publications Fall 2020“Discovery in Single-Plaintiff Employment Discrimination Cases (CA),” The Practical Guidance Journal, LexisNexis, Fall 2020.This article provides guidance to employers’ attorneys who need to request and respond to discovery in single-plaintiff employment discrimination cases brought under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.General Publications Fall 2020“Discovery in Single-Plaintiff Employment Discrimination Cases (CA),” The Practical Guidance Journal, LexisNexis, Fall 2020.This article provides guidance to employers’ attorneys who need to request and respond to discovery in single-plaintiff employment discrimination cases brought under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
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General Publications March 2020“Drug and Alcohol Use, Testing, and Accommodation: Key Employment Law Issues,” Lexis Practice Advisor, Lexis Nexis, March 2020.This article addresses the legal authority and best practices for employers pertaining to drug and alcohol use, testing, and accommodations in the workplace. It explores both federal and state law. Although intended for private employers, it also includes considerations for federal employees and contractors.General Publications March 2020“Drug and Alcohol Use, Testing, and Accommodation: Key Employment Law Issues,” Lexis Practice Advisor, Lexis Nexis, March 2020.This article addresses the legal authority and best practices for employers pertaining to drug and alcohol use, testing, and accommodations in the workplace. It explores both federal and state law. Although intended for private employers, it also includes considerations for federal employees and contractors.
Bar Admissions
- California
Education
- University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (J.D., 2014)
- University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 2007)