About Lauren J.
Lauren J. Katunich is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2003. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Katunich is a partner at Raines Feldman LLP, a law firm located at 1900 Avenue of the Stars, 19th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067. She specializes in labor and employment law, representing businesses and individuals in various employment-related matters.
Ms. Katunich earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law, Los Angeles, graduating cum laude. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at Brigham Young University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree. During her time at Loyola Law School, she was a member of the Law Review and served as Chief Note and Comment Editor for the Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review.
Ms. Katunich's practice areas include wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), retaliation, trade secret misappropriation, and claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). She provides comprehensive services encompassing litigation, compliance counseling, and workplace investigations. Her proactive approach includes conducting employee training sessions, drafting employee handbooks and contracts, and preparing employment and commission agreements for executives. She also performs compliance audits to help clients avoid costly legal disputes.
Throughout her career, Ms. Katunich has handled numerous cases before judges, juries, arbitrators, and agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), and the California Labor Commissioner. She has achieved favorable outcomes, including complete defense verdicts in jury trials and arbitrations involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations. Her appellate experience includes obtaining favorable decisions in the Second Appellate District Court of Appeals following successful jury trials.
Ms. Katunich is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association, where she serves on the Executive Board Committee for Labor & Employment. She is also involved with the Special Olympics, serving as a Track & Field and Soccer Coach and as a member of the Regional Leadership Council Board. Additionally, she co-chaired the Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing Garden Party Event. Ms. Katunich is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling her to effectively serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County.
