Andi Mazingo
Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in West Hollywood, California
Lumen Law Center
Practice Areas: Employment Litigation, Civil Litigation, Securities Litigation
Licensed in California since: 2014
Education: Northwestern University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2024 
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8605 Santa Monica BlvdPMB 832031
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Andi Mazingo leads Lumen Law Center, a boutique firm delivering innovative legal solutions in employment law and corporate litigation. With over a decade of experience at top firms like Jones Day and Orrick, Andi offers a rigorous, client-focused approach to complex legal challenges. Her employment practice empowers employees facing wrongful termination, workplace harassment, retaliation, and discrimination on the basis of disability, gender, LGBTQ+ status, race, or other protected characteristic, while her corporate work includes civil litigation, including securities litigation and internal investigations.
A graduate of UC Berkeley and Northwestern Law, Andi is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for her outstanding achievements.
First Admitted: 2014, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.lumenlawcenter.com/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- American Bar Association Criminal Litigation Committee, Articles Editor, 2020
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Successfully defended multiple clients in inquiries conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office or the Securities and Exchange Commission, avoiding indictment and Wells notices, respectively.
- Independently managed the representation of a credit reporting agency in dozens of consumer lawsuits filed in district courts, acting as lead counsel in multiple hearings and settlement conferences, managing offensive and defensive discovery, engaging in motion practice, and ultimately favorably settling all lawsuits., 2018
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Served as a member of the Public Law Center Advocates and as Fundraising Chair for that organization.
- Provided pro bono or legal aid representation to formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to restore their civil rights, assisting dozens of parents in obtaining custody and/or visitation of their children or terminating other caretakers' probate court guardianships to reunite formerly incarcerated parents with their children. Assisted formerly incarcerated individuals in obtaining expungements to bolster their employment prospects., 2025
- Successfully defended a low income family in an unlawful detainer action, negotiating a settlement that waived all owed rent, provided an additional six weeks to live in the property at issue, and required the plaintiff to provide a favorable recommendation letter., 2017
- Obtained United States asylum for multiple refugees fleeing domestic violence in Central America., 2017
Honors/Awards:
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (Litigation - Securities), Best Lawyers, 2024
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Political Science and Legal Studies from University of California, Berkeley, 2011
White Papers:
- The white paper advocates for amending the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) to prioritize family reunification over adoption. It critiques ASFA's "15/22 Rule," which pushes for terminating parental rights if a child spends 15 of 22 months in foster care, disproportionately affecting families of color and impoverished communities. The paper proposes reforms to extend timelines, reduce biases, and provide funding for services like legal aid, mental health support, and family reunification programs to ensure equitable outcomes and prevent unnecessary family separations., White Paper on Amending The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, Civil Rights, 2021
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- The Note uses the analytical framework of Dominance Feminism to analyze legislative constructions that limit effective responses to stalking., Author, Andrea Mazingo, The Intersection of Dominance Feminism and Stalking Laws, 9 Nw. J. L. & Soc. Pol'y. 335 (2014)., Northwestern Journal of Law and Social Policy, Criminal Law, 2014
- A political summit sounding the alarm on laws that were designed to promote adoptive permanency planning at the expense of parents’ civil rights; on systemic bias against Black and Latinx parents; on the deeply troubling practice of routinely separating justice-involved families without adequate support for reunification and with the all-too-likely consequence of permanently losing parental rights. , Speaker, Peace & Justice Summit on Family Wellness, Event Hosted by Senator Sydney Kamlager and A New Way of Life Reentry Project, Civil Rights, 2022
- The article discusses trends in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) litigation and enforcement. It highlights the growing scrutiny on ESG policies by regulators like the SEC, which focuses on climate risks and corporate disclosures. Key topics include "greenwashing" claims, challenges to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, and the rising volume of shareholder actions on ESG issues. The document emphasizes the importance of robust governance, proactive risk management, and regulatory compliance to mitigate litigation risks in the evolving ESG landscape., Co-Author, Expert Q&A: Trends in ESG Litigation and Enforcement, Thomson Reuters Practical Law, Civil Litigation, Clean Energy, Corporate, 2023
- The amicus brief focuses on the impact of systemic racism and misinformation in the criminal justice system, particularly around crack cocaine offenses. It argues that punitive laws were fueled by racial stereotypes and myths, leading to disproportionate incarceration of Black individuals. The piece emphasizes the need for legal reforms, such as retroactive sentencing adjustments under the First Step Act, to address the injustices caused by racially biased policies and ensure a fairer justice system., Co-Author, Brief for Amici Curiae the Howard University School of Law Civil Rights Clinic and A New Way of Life Reentry Project in Support of Petitioner, Supreme Court Amicus Brief, Civil Rights, 2021
- The article emphasizes the role of lawyers in addressing systemic racism and implicit bias in the criminal justice system. It discusses the pervasive impact of implicit biases on decisions made by police, prosecutors, and judges, which disproportionately affect people of color. The piece advocates for individual actions, such as humanizing clients and challenging biases during trials, as well as broader systemic reforms like implicit bias training for jurors and standardized prosecutorial decision-making tools. Ultimately, the article underscores the need for both immediate individual efforts and long-term systemic changes to promote equity and justice., Author, Challenging Systemic Racism with Human Connection, American Bar Association, Civil Rights, 2021
- The article discusses the challenges formerly incarcerated women face in keeping custody of their children, particularly newborns. It highlights systemic issues in Los Angeles County, where hospitals frequently report mothers with past involvement with child welfare services to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This often leads to investigations and sometimes unjustified removal of newborns from their mothers. , Author, What We Can Do To Help Formerly Incarcerated Women Keep Their Children, The Imprint, Civil Rights, 2022
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Testified as an expert witness before California state legislative committees to support the amendment of California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300 to prohibit a child from being separated from their family solely due to conditions of financial difficulty., 2022
Industry Groups:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Banking
- Clean Energy
- Healthcare
- Nonprofit
- SaaS
- Semiconductors
- Sustainable Products
- Tech
Office location for Andi Mazingo
8605 Santa Monica Blvd
PMB 832031
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Selections
5 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2024