Facing high stakes and strong opposition, Lindsay Hutner is a focused, practical, and dedicated litigator whose clients trust her to not only vehemently defend their interests, but offer pragmatic, no-nonsense advice, all with an eye toward their business needs. An experienced employment litigator, Lindsay has spent nearly twenty years defending businesses across California in complex workplace disputes. From high-stakes class actions to sensitive harassment claims, Lindsay blends legal acumen with a strategic, earnest approach to protect her clients’ interests.
Lindsay strives to anticipate risks, defuse conflicts, and craft innovative dispute strategies for her clients. Whether in trial, arbitration, or negotiations, she brings a commanding presence, sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to each case.
Beyond the courtroom, Lindsay is a speaker and advisor on a wide variety of employment law issues and is the co-chair of PLI’s annual conference, Cutting-Edge Employment Law Issues. Lindsay also writes frequently and is the co-editor of PLI’s California Employment Law treatise, and a contributing editor of PLI’s Employment Law Yearbook; both treatises are updated annually and focus on employment law issues for employment law practitioners.
As Chair of the San Francisco office’s Women’s Initiative, Lindsay is proud to serve as a mentor to rising attorneys and is a fierce advocate for diversity in the legal profession.
Concentrations
•Discrimination and harassment litigation
•Wrongful termination litigation
•Class action defense
•Complex litigation
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Shortlisted, Euromoney’s Rising Star Award, Best in Labor & Employment, 2019
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Labor and Employment - Labor and Employment Disputes (Including Collective Actions) - Defense, 2019
