Justin Shegerian is a trial attorney at Shegerian & Associates focused on plaintiff-side employment litigation.
In less than a year of practice, at just 28 years old, he served as first-chair trial counsel in Slagel v. Liberty Mutual, securing a $103 million jury verdict—the largest age discrimination verdict in U.S. history. Justin is likely the youngest person in history to first chair a 9 figure result.
Justin’s practice centers on high-stakes discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases. Known for his sharp trial strategy and ability to connect with juries, he brings a practical, modern approach to litigation.
Verdicts & Settlements
- $103 Million - Age Discrimination Jury Verdict Slagel v. Liberty Mutual
- $4.5 Million - Disability Discrimination & Failure to Accommodate Settlement
- $1.3 Million - Gender Discrimination & Whistleblower Settlement
- $300,000 - Jury Verdict Goldman v. Cushman Wakefield (San Diego)
Education
- J.D., Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
- B.A., New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court for Central District of California
- United States District Court Eastern District of California
- United States District Court Southern District of California
Awards
- California Legal Awards – Most Promising Newcomer Finalist — 2026
- Daily Journal – Top Labor & Employment Lawyers — 2026
- LABJ Leaders of Influence — Litigators & Trial Attorneys — 2026
- Los Angeles Magazine – Best of Los Angeles Legal — 2026
- National Law Journal – Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar Finalist — 2026
