60Nancy Abrolat is an employment law attorney based in Los Angeles, California. As the founder and president of Abrolat Law, she specializes in representing employees in cases involving workplace rights, whistleblower protection, and class actions. Since founding her firm in 1995, Nancy has successfully helped clients secure multimillion-dollar settlements while pushing for systemic workplace policy changes. Her work has led to tangible improvements in working conditions, advocating for those who may otherwise be overlooked in the legal system.
Nancy’s academic background set the stage for her legal career. She earned a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of the Pacific, graduating with honors. She then pursued her law degree at the University of California, Hastings College of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude in 1990. These achievements reflect her dedication to academic excellence and provide a solid foundation for her future in law.
After law school, Nancy began her career at Paul Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, a prominent Los Angeles law firm. There, she represented large corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, on various employment law matters. This experience gave her valuable insights into the corporate world, including the complexities of handling legal disputes involving employment practices. Her role included advising on human resource issues, handling civil litigation, and drafting legal documents.
In 1995, Nancy took a significant step by founding Abrolat Law. She shifted her focus from corporate clients to representing employees, advocating for those facing discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment. Her background in corporate law allowed her to use a strategic approach in defending her clients and holding employers accountable while striving for fundamental changes in workplace practices.
Nancy’s areas of expertise include discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower cases, and class actions. One of her most notable cases involved representing FedEx employees who faced retaliation after raising safety concerns. The case resulted in an $8 million verdict and significantly changed the company’s policies. Nancy’s dedication to her clients and the pursuit of justice has been evident in numerous cases like this one, where she has worked to create lasting change.
Nancy Abrolat is active in professional organizations such as the California Employment Law Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. In her personal life, she enjoys watching women’s sports and finding inspiration in the discipline and teamwork they represent. These values reflect her approach to her legal practice and everyday life.