Genie Harrison is a renowned attorney known for her unwavering
commitment to advocating for victims of sexual abuse, sexual
harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. She firmly believes in
fighting for justice on behalf of her clients.
With
over three decades of experience, Genie Harrison is a highly
respected employment and women's rights lawyer. She specializes in
cases related to sexual harassment, equal pay, and other employment
issues. Throughout her career, she has successfully obtained
significant compensation for her clients and has played a pivotal
role in bringing about systemic change that has improved the lives of
countless individuals, even if they may never know her name.
Genie's
track record speaks for itself. She has achieved remarkable results,
including 9-figure, 8-figure, and numerous 7-figure and 6-figure
outcomes for her clients.
Notably,
Genie Harrison served as lead counsel for the women of Riot Games in
their equal pay class action lawsuit. When the class representatives
were dissatisfied with a proposed $10 million settlement, Genie
stepped in and secured a $100 million settlement along with major
workplace reforms. She also represented Harvey Weinstein's personal
assistant in a sexual harassment case, as well as other women against
Weinstein. As part of a team of lawyers, she successfully obtained a
$17 million recovery for Weinstein's victims despite The Weinstein
Company's bankruptcy.
In
recognition of her outstanding work representing Harvey Weinstein's
sexual harassment and sexual assault victims, Genie Harrison received
the 2022 Consumer Attorney of the Year award from the Consumer
Attorneys of California (CAOC).
Furthermore,
in 2022, the California Employment Lawyers Association honored Genie
Harrison with the prestigious 2022 Joe Posner Award. This award
celebrated her dedication to obtaining justice for Californians and
her role in creating Resolve Law Los Angeles, a virtual Mandatory
Settlement Conference system for the Los Angeles County Superior
Court.
In
2013, Genie founded the Genie Harrison Law Firm, APC, assembling a
team of predominantly female attorneys and staff. The firm is
committed to delivering justice for clients in employment and sexual
abuse claims.
Genie's
innovative approach to legal representation led her to launch the
Damages Genie App in 2019. This app facilitates effective
communication of emotional distress information between plaintiffs
and their counsel, helping plaintiff attorneys effectively convey
their clients' emotional distress experiences.
Genie
Harrison's exceptional achievements have earned her rare
distinctions. She has been named to the Southern California Super
Lawyers List in Plaintiff's Employment litigation for fifteen
consecutive years (2009-2023), a recognition achieved by only 5% of
attorneys in the state in any given year. She has also been listed on
the Top 10 Southern California Super Lawyers, Top 100 Southern
California Super Lawyers, and Top 50 Women Southern California Super
Lawyers for eight consecutive years (2016-2023).
In
addition, Genie has been recognized as one of the state's Top Labor &
Employment Lawyers for twelve years by the Daily Journal. She has
also been acknowledged as one of the Top Women Lawyers and Top 100
Lawyers in California across all areas of law.
Since
2012, Genie has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in
America for her work in Plaintiff's Employment Litigation. In 2022,
she was named Attorney of the Year in employment litigation by Best
Lawyers. Lawdragon has also recognized her as one of the Top 500
Employment Lawyers in the Country since 2018.
Genie
actively contributes to the legal community through her volunteer
work, teaching litigation and trial skills to fellow lawyers. She
serves on boards and committees of various trial lawyer organizations
and has published articles locally and nationally. Genie has also
been a monthly columnist for Ms. Magazine.
In
January 2021, she assumed the role of President of CAALA (Consumer
Attorneys Association of Los Angeles), becoming the fifth female
president in the organization's 72-year history. Genie has been a
member of the CAALA Board of Governors since 2008 and has served as
the chair of CAALA's Education Committee and its Annual Las Vegas
Convention for three years.
Genie
Harrison is affiliated with several esteemed legal associations,
including the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the California Women's
Law Center (CWLC) as a Board Member, the California Employment
Lawyers Association (CELA), the Consumer Attorneys of California
(CAOC), the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), the
National Trial Lawyers Association, the Los Angeles County Bar
Association (LACBA), the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities, the
College of Labor & Employment Lawyers as a Fellow, the Litigation
Counsel of America as a Fellow, Trial Lawyers' Charities (TLC) of Los
Angeles as an Honorary Board Member, and the Women's Lawyers
Association.
Genie
Harrison's relentless dedication and exceptional legal skills make
her a formidable advocate for those who seek justice in the face of
adversity.