Brent Marlis
Partner / President
Brent founded The Work Justice Firm with the singular purpose of fighting for the rights of mistreated employees. Brent is an active member of the Labor and Employment Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the California Employment Lawyers Association and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a rising star. He has represented employees throughout California and focuses his practice on cases involving the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, the federal Equal Pay Act, the failures of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled or pregnant employees, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and other related employment law matters. He has represented countless employees at all levels of seniority, from minimum wage earners to executives at publicly traded companies. Brent received his law degree from Tulane University Law School and his Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis.
Garen Nadir
Partner / Managing Attorney
Garen is the Managing Attorney at The Work Justice Firm. With over ten years of experience, Garen has an established track record for recovering millions of dollars for employees and litigating both state and federal cases involving discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and wage and hour issues in the State of California. Garen has aggressively pursued claims against Fortune 500 companies in various industries and is dedicated to protecting the rights of employees. Garen is admitted to practice law before all courts in the State of California, including the United States District Courts (Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California), and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Garen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and he earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.
Kyle Thompson
Attorney
Kyle has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of employees. Prior to working at The Work Justice Firm, Kyle worked for employment law firms where he practiced employment law. He has represented countless clients in a wide range of employment disputes including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour cases, and more. Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Kyle received his J.D. degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco and his B.S. degree in Political Science from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
Randal Oakley
Attorney
Mr. Oakley practices in all areas of employment litigation including wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, and claims covered under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Mr. Oakley has been representing clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation for over twenty years; predominantly in personal injury, employment and consumer fraud actions. Mr. Oakley is licensed to practice in all California state courts, as well as all federal district courts in California.
Jackson Scalia
Attorney
Jackson Scalia is an associate at The Work Justice Firm. He has experience representing employees in all aspects of employment litigation including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Jackson is admitted to practice law in the State of California. Jackson received his law degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2018. While at USC, Jackson was a teaching assistant for Securities Regulation as well as a Saks Scholar for The Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics which supports wide-ranging research focusing on mental health. Prior to law school he graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in US History and Political Science with a focus on American Politics at UC San Diego. While an undergraduate, he was active in local politics. When not practicing law, Jackson is an avid NASCAR fan.
Karen Hakobyan
Attorney
Karen Hakobyan's practice focuses on representing employees in all aspects of employment litigation, both in state and federal courts and in arbitration. He specializes in handling cases related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations.
Karen's legal journey began in Yerevan, Armenia. He later moved to California, earning his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley Law School. Prior to joining The Work Justice Firm, Karen acquired substantial experience as an associate at several employment law firms.
Jonathan Ramone
Chief of Staff
Jonathan has worked in the legal field for over 15 years, with the majority of his career focused on employment law. He received his Bachelor’s degree from California State University Northridge and Master’s degree from the University of Southern California. Jonathan is expected to complete his Juris Doctor degree in the fall of 2025.
Alex Alfaro
Hearing Representative
Alex manages the Workers' Compensation department at the Work Justice Firm. He is responsible for overseeing and managing cases related to workplace injuries, ensuring that injured workers receive fair and just compensation for their injuries.
With over 10 years of experience in the field, Alex has litigated numerous cases at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. This experience has allowed him to refine his skills and become a highly experienced advocate for injured workers. Alex advocates for employees who were injured on the job and fights for their rights to receive proper treatment and compensation.
Overall, with a combination of extensive experience and a strong advocacy background, Alex is well-equipped to handle complex Workers' Compensation cases and help injured workers navigate the legal process to secure the compensation they deserve.
Marifer Garcia
Intake Coordinator
Marifer received two associate degrees from Los Angeles Pierce College. She is seeking to expand her legal education by obtaining her paralegal certificate. Marifer is bilingual and worked as a legal assistant for workers' compensation firm in Los Angeles.
Bieni Cruz
Legal Assistant
Bieni graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor’s in Sociology. She is bilingual and worked as a Legal Assistant at a firm in Los Angeles that specializes in Employment Law. Bieni obtained her Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies from Los Angeles City College in June 2022.
Alexis Longoria
Legal Assistant
Alexis possesses extensive expertise gained during her time at Plaintiff's employment law firms. Beginning her journey by providing administrative assistance, her persistent effort and unwavering dedication have propelled her into the position of our firm's adept bilingual legal assistant.
Yaneli Garcia
Legal Assistant
Yaneli Garcia is a recent graduate from UCI where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Political Science and Criminology, Law, and Society. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Candie Delgadillo
Legal Assistant
Candie has extensive experience in workers’ compensation having worked at an applicant firm for four years prior to joining The Work Justice Firm. She is fluent in Spanish and has a deep understanding of work comp that enables her to be an asset to our team.
Lesley Perez
Legal Assistant
Lesley Perez graduated recently from UCLA where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Her college coursework focused on Sociology. She is fluent in English and Spanish and also understands basic Korean.