LABJ Names Matthew McNicholas to 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list. This feature spotlights attorneys who are skilled in navigating recent labor laws and adapting to the continuously changing trends in labor and employment law.
McNicholas’ profile showcases his commitment to defending police officers, firefighters, and other first responders by holding unethical employers accountable for misconduct, corruption, and discrimination. He is currently lead counsel in a case involving more than 300 LA County Probation employees concerning a widespread failure to accommodate. In 2024, he secured more than $27 million in employment resolutions, reinforcing his reputation as a leading advocate for law enforcement professionals.
For more than three decades, McNicholas & McNicholas has built a reputation as one of California’s leading law firms, handling a wide range of cases including personal injury and employment law matters. Founded by a family of attorneys spanning three generations, John McNicholas and sons, Patrick and Matthew, have tried hundreds of cases to jury verdict on behalf of clients. Learn more about McNicholas & McNicholas.