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Associate Attorney
Malibu, CA
Maksim Gorbunov is an associate attorney specializing in Labor and Employment litigation with a focus on Wage and Hour Class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases. With several years of experience in the legal field, he has been working tirelessly to make significant contributions to the pursuit of justice for his clients. Throughout his career, Maksim has achieved remarkable milestones including obtaining millions of dollars in settlements for workers. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Maksim studied psychology and the process of decision making in others, which he uses to apply effective approaches to litigate his cases.
Maksim values maintaining professional connections and staying engaged in with legal community. As such, he was heavily involved in University of California Hastings Moot Court as a competitor, student coach, and board member in law school. Now as an attorney, Maksim is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and California Employment Lawyers Association
Outside of his legal endeavors, Maksim finds joy in various hobbies, including biking, disc golf, board games, video games, and watching TV.
Education
J.D. 2021, University of California, Hastings
B.A. in Cognitive Science, 2012, University of California, Irvine, Psychology Honors Program
Bar & Court Admissions
State Bar of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Professional Memberships
California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA)
Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)