Mia Munro is a dedicated employment attorney based in Los Angeles, specializing in protecting the civil rights of employees in the workplace. With a strong focus on state and federal civil rights laws, Mia passionately advocates for her clients in cases involving anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, whistleblower, and wage and hour laws.
Mia's legal journey began with outstanding achievements during her undergraduate years, earning a bachelor's degree in Political Science with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. Recognized for her potential, Mia was selected to work as a paralegal at the U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan, New York, through the U.S. Department of Justice's Outstanding Scholars Program. Her valuable contributions to multiple trials exposed and fought against the exploitation of civilians by organized crime groups. Notably, Mia played a pivotal role in a trial that prosecuted a human trafficking ring responsible for enslaving numerous undocumented women from South Korea.
Following her tenure at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Mia pursued her legal education at New York University School of Law, where she graduated with honors. During this period, she concentrated on civil rights and served as the Co-Director of the Suspension Representation Project, an initiative aimed at preventing the unwarranted suspensions of inner-city public school children in New York. Mia also worked as a Student Advocate at the New York Civil Liberties Union, vigorously opposing the unconstitutional use of excessive force by police against a child in a public school.
While at NYU Law, Mia interned at esteemed non-profit organizations such as Lawyers for Equal Justice and the Legal Aid Society Employment Law Center (now Legal Aid at Work), actively contributing to civil rights impact litigation. Additionally, she held an editorial position at the NYU Law Review of Law and Social Change, further honing her legal acumen.
Mia's dedication to fighting for civil rights led her to be chosen for a fellowship at Equal Rights Advocates, a San Francisco-based organization focused on women's rights litigation. During her two-year fellowship, she staunchly represented women and caregivers who had faced workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Mia actively worked towards legislative and regulatory changes to enhance protections for pregnant workers and caregivers in the workplace. Notably, she co-authored a white paper report that has since supported legislation across various regions. Moreover, Mia ardently advocated for the employment rights of formerly incarcerated women.
Relocating to Los Angeles in 2013, Mia has since dedicated her practice exclusively to representing employees and enforcing their rights under state and federal civil rights laws. She has developed expertise in handling cases related to anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, whistleblower, and wage and hour laws.
Mia's outstanding achievements have garnered recognition, including being named a Rising Star Honoree by Southern California Super Lawyers from 2020 to 2022. She serves on the Board of Governors at the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, co-chairing the Labor & Employment committee. Mia also actively participates in the Legislative Committee of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) and volunteers as an attorney at Legal Aid at Work's Workers Rights Clinic.
A dedicated mentor, Mia extends her guidance to the University of Pennsylvania and CELA. She maintains membership in prominent legal associations, including the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles (APABA).
Outside of her legal endeavors, Mia cherishes quality time with her family, including her husband, children, and rescue pit bull. She also enjoys returning to her hometown in Hawaii.
Mia is admitted to practice before the California state courts and the Central and Eastern Districts of California of the United States District Court. Additionally, she is conversant in Spanish.
Mia Munro is an esteemed speaker, lending her expertise to various conferences and seminars. Some of her recent speaking engagements include the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law, Beverly Hills Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, LACBA Labor and Employment Annual Retreat, CAALA New Lawyers Trial Skills Seminar, and the University of California Irvine School of Law's Low Wage Workers Seminar.
Demonstrating her competence, Mia has achieved impressive case results, securing substantial settlements for her clients year after year. Her recent case results include multi-million dollar settlements, totaling over $2 million in 2022, $1.9 million in 2021, and $3.2 million in 2020, among others.
Mia actively participates in several legal associations, including the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles (APABA), Beverly Hills Bar Association, California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (CAALA), Legal Aid at Work, and Women's Lawyers Association (Board of Governors).
