Navruz Avloni

Trial Attorney & Social Justice Advocate

Navruz is a committed attorney and advocate who fights vigorously for important civil rights in courts throughout California. She is recognized for her ability to see the big picture in every case she litigates and for being a tenacious and passionate litigator for wronged employees.

She has handled cases at all phases of litigation, from discovery to trials and arbitrations to appeals. She has a proven track record of obtaining favorable results for her clients in race discrimination, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower cases. In her decade of litigation experience, Navruz has represented clients in high-profile cases such as Kepnachet al v. Four Barrel Coffee, Lambert v. Tesla, and Vaughn v. Tesla. Her work has contributed to the record $137 million verdict in Diaz v. Tesla, a race harassment case.

Known for her high-energy, hands-on approach and deep client relationships, Navruz leaves no stone unturned. Instead, she conducts every facet of litigation with commitment and detailed precision.

Education

University of California, Davis School of Law
JD: Civil Rights Clinic, SCBA Diversity Fellow, Public Service Law Program

University of California, Berkeley
BA: Rhetoric, Political Economy of Industrial Societies, Peace and Conflict

Court Admissions

  • California
  • US District Court Eastern District of California
  • US District Court Northern District of California
  • US District Court Central District of California

Honors and Awards

  • National Women Trial Lawyers Association – Top 25 (2024-2026)
  • Super Lawyers (2022 – 2026)
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (2022 – 2026)
  • Best of the Bar (2022-2026)
  • National Advocates 40 Under 40 (2017 – 2023)
  • Super Lawyer: Northern California Rising Star (2018 – 2021)

Professional Activities

  • Foundation for Advocacy, Inclusion & Resources (President 2025-Present, Board Member 2020 – Present)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association (Diversity Outreach Committee Chair 2022 – 2024, Member 2014 – Present)
  • Legal Aid At Work, Volunteer Attorney (2021 – Present)
  • Racial Equity Ad Hoc Committee, Town of San Anselmo (2021 – Present)
  • Empower Work (Advisor 2018 – Present)
  • UC Davis King Hall Alumni Association (Board Member, 2026 – Present)
  • Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, Volunteer Attorney (2021 – 2025)

Speaking Engagements

  • California Employer Lawyers Association Conference, “What’s Your Number? Considerations in Case Valuation for Settlements and Verdicts” (San Francisco, October 25, 2025)
  • Practicing Law Institute, “Best Litigation Tips and Practices for California Employment Attorney” (San Francisco, March 20, 2025)
  • California Lawyers Association, “Discovery; Litigating Employment Cases from Pleadings to Summary Judgement: How to do What You Do Even Better” (Virtual, October 23, 2024)
  • Washington Employment Lawyers’ Association Conference, “Building In-House Focus Groups: Unlock Key Insights to Empower Your Case” (Seattle, Washington, October 18, 2024)
  • FAIR/CELA NorCal Diversity Leadership Summit, “Building Relationship Capital: Networking As A Key To Professional Growth” (San Francisco, June 7, 2024)
  • American Bar Association – National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law, “To Surveil or Not to Surveil: Navigating Issues Regarding Employee Surveillance and Privacy” (Boston, Massachusetts, March 21, 2024)
  • California Lawyers’ Association –  2024 New Employment Practitioner Conference, “Motions” Panel (January 18, 2024)
  • California Lawyers’ Association –  “Are Anti-Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation Policies & Trainings Working; If Not, What Do We Do?” (December 5, 2023)
  • California Employer Lawyers Association – 2023 Conference, “Practitioner Tips and Tools for Proving and Winning Widespread Multi-Plaintiff Discrimination Cases” (San Francisco, September 29, 2023)
  • California Employer Lawyers Association, 12th Annual Diversity Leadership Summit (San Francisco, June 13, 2023)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association – 2023 Law Clerk Orientation, “Persuasive Writing” (Legal Aid at Work, San Francisco, June 1, 2023)
  • California Lawyers Association – “New Employment Law Practitioner 2021 Conference”/”Leave of Absence Compliance” – (Virtual, January 20, 2021)
  • California Employment Lawyers Association – “More Than A Feeling: Compelling Emotional Distress Cases” (Virtual, October 16, 2020)
  • California Employer Lawyers Association, 9th Annual Diversity Leadership Summit (San Francisco, June 23, 2020)
  • California Lawyers Association – “Leave of Absence Compliance” (San Francisco, February 13, 2020)
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Our practice areas

Avloni Law is a boutique California plaintiff-side employment law firm that fights with creativity and determination to continue to raise the bar of legal representation and results. We represent clients throughout California, including in San Francisco, Bay Area, San Jose, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles. We assist clients in a variety of employment practice areas, such as:

Both federal law and California employment law prohibit sexual harassment at work. However, verbal and physical sexual harassment remain a serious problem in the workplace, impacting a significant proportion of the workforce. You have the right to work in a safe work environment free of unwanted sexual harassment. A California sexual harassment lawyer is dedicated to fighting to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Reach out for a free consultation if you are looking for an attorney for sexual harassment.

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Federal and State employment laws make it unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of your race, ethnicity, and/or national origin. California racial discrimination attorney is committed to fighting against unlawful race discrimination at work. Your employer may not discriminate against you in any aspect of your employment, including but not limited to hiring, pay, benefits, workplace opportunities, performance reviews, physical or verbal treatment, assignments, and firing. Reach out for a free consultation if you are looking for a racial discrimination lawyer in California.

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Sexual violence in the workplace is ubiquitous, impacting individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Navruz Avloni is a compassionate advocate, and experienced California sexual assault lawyer dedicated to providing legal support to folks who have been impacted by sexual assault. If you, a family member, or a loved one have experienced sexual violence, considering bringing sexual assault charges, and are looking for a sexual assault attorney who will be on your side, reach out to Avloni Law.

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A California disability rights lawyer fights to uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which make it unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of your ability. Disabilities should never impact one’s status in the workplace. Navruz Avloni is an experienced disability rights attorney in California dedicated to fighting against disability discrimination in the workplace.

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Today, there are tens of thousands of multinational companies employing tens of millions of individuals around the globe. The international network of employers and employees can create confusion; international employment law attorney knows what labor laws apply to who, and when. If you are searching for an international employment lawyer experienced in matters of California law on international employment, reach out for a free consultation today.

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Federal and State employment laws make LGBTQ employment discrimination unlawful in the workplace. Your employer may not discriminate against you in any aspect of your employment, including but not limited to hiring, pay, benefits, workplace opportunities, performance reviews, physical or verbal treatment, assignments, and firing. Navruz Avloni is an experienced California LGBTQ rights lawyer committed to fighting for LGBTQ rights in California.

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Wrongful termination attorney in California fights against unlawful firings. Wrongful termination laws California provide California employees with a set of protections against being wrongly fired. Navruz Avloni is an experienced California wrongful termination attorney committed to fighting against unlawful terminations in the workplace.

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Federal and California state laws prohibit pregnancy discrimination in California. California pregnant employee rights protect pregnant workers from workplace harassment and discrimination, and entitle pregnant workers to reasonable accommodations. Navruz Avloni is an experienced California pregnancy discrimination lawyer dedicated to fighting against unlawful pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.

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Federal and California whistle blower laws protect workers who report malpractice by their employers. The California Whistleblower Protection Act protects brave workers who find the courage to speak up and protect the public from unlawful business practices. If you are a whistleblower, or are considering blowing the whistle, and are looking for a whistleblower attorney California who will be on your side, reach out for a consultation.

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It takes guts to stand up against unlawful practices in the workplace; individuals may fear retaliation in the workplace. Luckily, Federal and California retaliation employment laws protect workers who speak up against, or refuse to participate in, unlawful conduct. If you believe you have experienced retaliation in the workplace, reach out to a workplace retaliation lawyer.

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The Federal Equal Pay Act requires that men and women be paid equally for substantially similar work. The California Fair Pay Act goes further, requiring that employees be paid equally across gender, race, national origin, and ethnicity. Equal pay laws in California are essential instruments in the fight to achieve equal pay for all. Navruz Avloni is an experienced California equal pay attorney committed to fighting for equity and fair wages in the workplace.

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From executive employment contracts with detailed stock options, to severance packages with non-compete clauses, corporate executives face a variety of complex and unique challenges that require experience. An Executive employment lawyer has extensive experience in California executive employment law. If you are an executive employee seeking an attorney for executive employee representation, reach out for a consultation with a skilled executive employment attorney.

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It is not uncommon to need time away from work to address and care for health-related issues; family medical leave rights laws provide protection to workers who need to take leave. If you or a member of your family is experiencing a serious health condition, The Federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) both may provide you the right to take a leave and to return to your job after the leave. Attorneys for family medical leave rights work to protect employees who are experiencing unlawful treatment related to their needed medical leave.

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Federal and California age discrimination law both prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants who are 40 years of age or older on the basis of their age. A California age discrimination lawyer fights against employers who discriminate against older employees, or factor age into practices including hiring, pay, benefits, workplace opportunities, performance reviews, physical or verbal treatment, assignments, layoffs, and termination. If you have experienced age discrimination, reach out to an attorney for age discrimination who will be on your side.

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Work plays a crucial role in most of our lives. We spend significant amounts of time in the workplace and with coworkers, relying upon employment to provide for ourselves and our families. As such, it is important to understand the legal rights and protections that you have at work. In the complex and ever-changing landscape of federal and state law, a California employment law attorney can help you understand the civil rights that you have as an employee, and advocate for your rights in the workplace. If you are experiencing issues at work, an employment lawyer may be able to help you navigate and resolve the situation.

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California employee privacy laws grant Californiana the right to privacy at work. Privacy in an employment relationship is complicated however, because it is expected that employers will monitor the behavior and work of their employees. Thus, in workplace, employees are legally granted a reasonable expectation of privacy, which is a standard composed of community and social norms. Navruz Avloni is an experienced California employee privacy lawyer who is committed to advocating for employees and defending employee privacy rights.

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Testimonials

Lael Abaya

Do not let Navruz's gentle demeanor fool you – she is an absolute bulldog litigator who will stop at nothing to make sure her client's interests are zealously represented. I routinely turn to Navruz for any discrimination-related issues in my work comp cases, and her command of this area of law is top notch. I have no reservations recommending Navruz as an attorney.

Ryan Shannon

My experience with Avloni Law was the best I could have asked for. Rather than speaking with a case manager, I spoke directly with attorney, Navruz, who was incredibly efficient, diligent and informative, all while maintaining empathy and kindness. After our intake phone conversation, she did not delay in sending me a checklist of documentation to assemble, and was available to answer my questions. She speedily informed me she couldn't take on the case since it involves Tribal Law, however, she didn't leave me hanging. Instead, she sent me a list of attorneys who could assist. To reiterate, while my interactions with Navruz were brief, it's obvious she's thorough and knowledgeable. I was incredibly impressed with her qualifications (including her studies in rhetoric, which I'd imagine would help persuade and build a case) and several honors and awards. I spoke to many law firms and Avloni stood out most due to Navruz's expertise and client follow-up. Don't hesitate in contacting Avloni Law.

Tessa K

Navruz was a godsend when my tech startup employer discriminated & retaliated against me. She explained the process so smoothly and was very responsive. I don't have a ton of experience working with attorneys, but she's the absolute best I've ever worked with and can't imagine meeting anyone better. Each time I would present a new situation or ask a question she was prompt to reply and offer a phone conversation to ensure I understood and could make the best decisions for my case. Although the experience with my employer was brutal, I'd love nothing more than to be able to work with her again. True blessing of a human-being. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Tiffany M

Working with Nav has been inspiring to say the least. As a fellow member of the San Anselmo Racial Equity Committee, she brings her knowledge as a highly skilled civil rights attorney, along with her strong commitment to addressing equity issues in our town. She is hard working, patient, understanding and always willing to listen, grow and learn. Her contributions to this committee and community have been invaluable.

Kyle Morishita

Navruz is an intelligent, dedicated, and talented attorney.

Maria Gushchina

I need an advise regarding my unemployment case. Avloni Law helped me with understanding the basics and professionally corrected the wording in my appeal statement. Everything went smooth! Highly recommend!

Alexei Kuchinsky

I have had a pleasure of knowing Navruz for quite a while. I definitely recommend her as a hardworking and highly skilled attorney in the area of employment law, especially wrongful termination and harassment. She is passionate about her cases and she cares about her clients.

Ryan Cadry

I have had the pleasure of knowing Navruz for over seven years. She is extremely diligent, smart, and knowledgeable in labor and employment law. Any client represented by Navruz is, without question, very well-represented! I endorse her without qualification!

Maria Crabtree

Navruz is a strong and knowledgeable attorney whose passion for her work is evidenced by effective results.

Valerie

Navruz Avloni has been my employment law attorney years. Her attention to detail, research and resources, and sincerity in her work are unparalleled. She has given me exceptional employment law advice on multiple occasions. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent employment law attorney.

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Avloni Law is a boutique plaintiffs’ litigation law firm taking on the world’s largest corporations and entities and fighting for the rights of victims through employment litigation and more. We have a network of offices, including San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose, and our reach throughout California and the Bay Area is not limited to the cities where we maintain offices. If you are seeking a sex harassment, race discrimination, disability discrimination or a whistleblower attorney, reach out to us for a phone consultation.