Joyce P. Lee represents clients in employment matters, ranging from wage and hour and PAGA class actions to single-plaintiff actions.
Ms. Lee began her legal career in employment litigation across various industries, including the restaurant, transportation, construction, healthcare, and nonprofit industries. She has worked across various stages of employment litigation, ranging from the intake process to the drafting of complaints, discovery, ex parte motions, motions to compel, motions for summary adjudication, motions for class certification, and motions for settlement approval.
Prior Work Experience:
Matern Law Group, PC, Oakland, CA (Associate Attorney) (2023-2024)
Represented employees in all areas of employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, and cases alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal., San Francisco, CA (Judicial Extern) (2022)
Judicial extern for the Honorable Laurel Beeler. Provided weekly memorandum for Judge Beeler in commercial litigation matters, labor and employment matters, data privacy, and personal injury matters.
UC Law SF Mediation Clinic, San Francisco, CA (Mediator) (2022)
Mediated small claims at San Mateo County Superior Court with a success rate of 90%. Drafted settlement agreements on behalf of the parties and ensured their execution.
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), J.D., 2023
- Senior Articles Editor, Hastings Law Journal
- Pro Bono Society
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 2019
Court Admissions:
- All California State Courts
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2023
Memberships:
- Alameda County Bar Association
Other Interests:
Outside of work, you can find Joyce playing volleyball, at reformer Pilates classes and baking her favorite childhood desserts.