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Our Firm

Abogados de Protección En Acción

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HEATHER DAVIS

AMIR NAYEBDADASH

Kristy Connolly

PETER HORTON

LUKE CLAPP

Ryan Kuhn

Christine Reyes

Kiryl Karpiuk

Elizabeth Robles

Shadi Sahebghalam

JASON CHEN

Marketing and Community Outreach

Ariana Dowlatshahi

SUSAN HUERTA

Our Values

At Protection Law Group, we are guided by a set of core values ​​that shape everything we do and represent.

We conduct ourselves with the highest ethical, honest and transparent standards, and we maintain the law and our professional responsibilities.

We put the interests of our clients first, listen to their needs and concerns, and provide compassionate care, responsive and personalized legal services.

We strive for excellence in everything we do, from the quality of our legal work to our communication, teamwork and continuous improvement.

We believe that the best results are achieved through collaboration, cooperation and mutual respect, both within our team and with our customers, partners and stakeholders.

We empower our clients with knowledge, resources and skills to make informed decisions, defend themselves and achieve their goals.

We recognize our responsibility to contribute to the betterment of our society and the world, an support diversity, inclusion, sustainability and social justice.

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Partner

Heather Davis

Protecting the Rights Of Clients

A former Employment Law defense lawyer, Attorney Heather Davis possesses unique experience which she utilizes to her clients’ benefit. A fierce litigator with extensive courtroom experience throughout the United States in state and federal courts, Ms. Davis is dedicated to preserving and protecting the rights of her clients.

Ms. Davis was one of the few attorneys who helped to develop law regarding claims brought under the Private Attorney General Act, Cal. Lab. Code § 2699 et seq.A proficient legal advocate, Ms. Davis has obtained millions for those who have been wronged by their employers.

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Partner

AMIR NAYEBDADASH

Seasoned, Highly Skilled Negotiator

Lawyer Amir Nayebdadash is a founding partner of Protection Law Group. A knowledgeable Employment Attorney, Mr. Nayebdadash is a seasoned negotiator and highly skilled trial lawyer who has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients.

When not vigorously fighting to protect the rights of Plaintiff Employees, Amir spends time with his family and friends, travels, plays chess, follows international football, and enjoys craft beers and patronizing eclectic restaurants.

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Senior Associate

Kristy Connolly

Kristy Connolly is a senior attorney at Protection Law Group, LLP, where she represents employees in complex employment litigation. She is an accomplished litigator specializing in wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative actions on behalf of employees facing workplace injustice.
 
Ms. Connolly has helped recover millions of dollars for employees across California, including those most vulnerable and often overlooked. She has successfully led hundreds of cases through every stage of litigation from its inception to judgment, including obtaining favorable rulings on summary judgment and class certification. Her experience also includes negotiating significant settlements in high-profile cases against multi-billion dollar companies.
 
Before joining Protection Law Group, Ms. Connolly worked at a respected plaintiff-side employment law firm, where she developed a strong foundation in employee rights litigation. She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Chapman University and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis. Ms. Connolly is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the U.S. District Courts in California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Senior Associate

Peter Horton

Mr. Horton is a senior attorney at Protection Law Group, LLP, where he represents employees in complex employment litigation and enforcement actions. His practice includes wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative actions, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), wrongful termination, whistleblower protection, and claims involving unpaid wages, overtime, and meal/rest break violations.

With over 20 years of litigation experience, Mr. Horton has served as lead and co-counsel on numerous high-stakes matters involving thousands of employees across California. He has helped recover millions of dollars on behalf of workers and is known for his strategic advocacy and commitment to securing meaningful results for his clients. Mr. Horton believes that effective legal representation begins with trust and communication. He works closely with his clients to provide clear, honest, and thorough counsel at every stage of the litigation process, empowering them to make informed decisions about their rights and their cases.

Before joining Protection Law Group, Mr. Horton worked at several respected plaintiff-side employment law firms, where he developed a strong foundation in employee rights litigation. He earned his J.D. from California Western School of Law and his B.A. from California State University San Marcos. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California.
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Senior Associate

LUKE CLAPP

Leading Settlement and Approval Practice

An Associate Attorney with PLG, Mr. Clapp represents employees across a broad range of industries. He focuses exclusively on class action litigation involving missed meal breaks, rest breaks, unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, and employee misclassification. Mr. Clapp has extensive experience managing wage and hour litigation from intake, law and motion practice including summary judgment and class certification, and discovery including taking and defending depositions. Mr. Clapp also leads the firm’s settlement and approval practice where he prepares matters for resolution by analyzing data and damages, briefing, then preparing preliminary and final approval papers for class action settlements.

Mr. Clapp attended the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating cum laude and serving as the managing editor of the Indiana Law Journal and as treasurer of Indiana chapter of Phi Delta Phi, a national scholastic legal honors society. Mr. Clapp is admitted to practice law in all California State and Federal Courts.

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Senior Associate

Ryan Kuhn

Ryan T. Kuhn is a senior attorney at Protection Law Group, LLP, where he represents employees and consumers in complex employment and class action litigation. His practice focuses on wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative actions, and consumer protection matters involving false and deceptive advertising.

Mr. Kuhn has managed hundreds of class and representative actions through all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through resolution and trial. He has extensive experience handling high-stakes wage and hour disputes, discrimination and wrongful termination claims, and consumer fraud cases brought under California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL), Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), and False Advertising Law (FAL).

He has helped recover more than $40 million on behalf of employees and consumers and regularly litigates in both state and federal court. Mr. Kuhn has trial experience in representative actions, including second-chairing a PAGA trial, where he contributed to trial strategy and witness examination.

Mr. Kuhn earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Arizona. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts.

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Associate

Christine Reyes

Christine Reyes is an Associate Attorney with PLG. Ms. Reyes represents employees in a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation. With a strong legal background, Ms. Reyes previously represented plaintiffs in personal and catastrophic injury cases, gaining valuable experience that has shaped her approach in advocating for employees facing workplace injustices.

Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Reyes worked as a personal injury paralegal and legal assistant, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process from intake to trial preparation, to resolution. This experience gave Ms. Reyes a unique perspective on case management, strategy, and helping clients navigate the complexities of the legal system. Ms. Reyes provides effective, compassionate representation and is committed to fighting for the rights of employees.

Ms. Reyes attended the University of California, Santa Cruz and earned her law degree from Santa Clara University, School of Law. Ms. Reyes is licensed to practice law in all California State Courts and in the U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California. Ms. Reyes is fluent in Spanish.

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Associate

Kiryl Karpiuk

As an Associate Attorney at PLG, Mr. Karpiuk is passionate about protecting and vindicating employees’ rights in the workplace. His practice focuses on holding bad-faith employers accountable through class action litigation for wage-and-hour violations and other violations of the California Labor Code. Mr. Karpiuk firmly believes that people should enjoy strong protections at work; the place where they spend so much of their valuable time.
 
Mr. Karpiuk has always had a soft spot for the little guy. Prior to joining PLG, Mr. Karpiuk specialized in consumer class actions-representing regular consumers deceived by false and misleading advertising. Mr. Karpiuk earned his law degree at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where he volunteered for a workers’ rights clinic and served on the board of the Hale Moot Court Honors Program. Prior to law school, he graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz and worked as a legal assistant at a prominent east coast law firm. Mr. Karpiuk is licensed to practice in all California state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts in the Northern and Central Districts of California. A native of Belarus, Mr. Karpiuk is fluent in Russian.
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Associate Attorney

Elizabeth Robles

Elizabeth Robles is an Associate Attorney with PLG where she represents employees in wage and hour class and representative actions. Prior to joining PLG, Ms. Robles worked at another well-respected law firm in Orange County where she represented employees in wage and hour class and representative actions.

Ms. Robles also has experience representing individual employees in employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and workplace health and safety cases in California state and federal courts and before administrative agencies such as the Labor Commissioner. Ms. Robles attended the University of Notre Dame and earned her law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Ms. Robles is fluent in Spanish.

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Associate

SHADI SAHEBGHALAM

As an Associate Attorney at PLG, Ms. Sahebghalam assists clients in a variety of employment law matters including wage and hour class actions and representative actions under PAGA. Prior to joining PLG, Ms. Sahebghalam represented a range of plaintiffs in employment discrimination cases, sexual harassment cases, wrongful termination and wage and hour disputes in state and federal court and arbitration.

Born and raised in Southern California, Ms. Sahebghalam completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles and earned her law degree from Pacific Coast University School of Law. Due to her experience and commitment to employment law, Ms. Sahebghalam is well-suited to provide her clients with effective representation by ensuring their rights in the workplace are protected. Ms. Sahebghalam is licensed to practice law in all California State Courts and in the U.S. District Courts for Central District and Eastern District of California.

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Associate Attorney

Jason Chen

Jason Chen is an associate attorney at Protection Law Group, LLP, where he represents employees in employment litigation matters. His practice focuses on advocating for workers in disputes involving workplace rights and unlawful employment practices.
 
Mr. Chen previously worked at a plaintiff-side employment law firm, where he represented individual employees in a wide range of matters, including wage and hour violations, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination based on race, gender, ethnicity, and physical disability. Through this work, he helped employees pursue recovery and accountability against employers across California.
 
Mr. Chen received his Juris Doctor from Chapman University Fowler School of Law and earned his Bachelor of Arts from University of California, San Diego. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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Marketing and Community Outreach Manager

Ariana Dowlatshahi

Ariana Dowlatshahi is the Marketing and Community Outreach Manager at Protection Law Group. She leads the firm’s digital marketing strategy and public-facing messaging, ensuring legal information is communicated clearly and accessibly to the communities the firm serves.

Ariana directs and creates the firm’s digital content, including blogs, advertisements and video content across social media platforms. She develops educational resources focused on California employment and personal injury law and remains actively involved in community engagement and collaboration.

Ariana attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Political Science. Her academic background informs her dedication to addressing inequalities and expanding access to education about legal rights.
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Senior Associate

SUSAN HUERTA

Ms. Huerta is a senior litigation attorney at PLG. Licensed as an attorney since 2008, she has more than 16 years of legal experience dealing with highly complex employment litigation, class action, and civil rights. Serving clients throughout California, Ms. Huerta has achieved significant success fighting for the rights and entitlements of employees who have suffered serious violations of their rights, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, and more. A highly compassionate and personable attorney, Ms. Huerta truly cares about the issues her clients are facing and has gained a reputation as a tireless advocate who aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes on her clients’ behalf. She also understands the stress and anxiety her clients are feeling regarding their situations, and she delivers dedicated, effective counsel and support with the utmost care and respect to help them obtain the justice they deserve. Fluent in Spanish, she can communicate directly with many who may struggle to speak English.

In 2020, Ms. Huerta was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. She practices in the areas of Labor and Employment Law, including Class Actions, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault/Sexual Battery, Negligent Hiring and Supervision, and Civil Rights. Ms. Huerta is admitted to practice law in California, the U.S. District Court for the Central and Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

In her spare time, Ms. Huerta provides pro-bono legal assistance to battered women and unaccompanied immigrant children.

 

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