Devon Mills
Associate @ Akerman LLP
About
I specialize in labor and employment law, drawing on more than six years of experience to help employers navigate complex workplace issues and proactively mitigate risk. I provide strategic, practical counsel designed to prevent disputes before they arise and position companies for success when litigation becomes unavoidable. My background includes defending employers in single-plaintiff FEHA and CFRA actions, wage-and-hour class actions, and PAGA representative claims across California’s state and federal courts. I regularly advise on high-stakes employment decisions, workplace accommodations, compliance, and evolving legal trends to help companies stay ahead of risk. In 2025, I was honored to be selected as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. I was also recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as a "One to Watch" for 2026. I also bring experience in AI and emerging technologies, having previously led the implementation of generative AI solutions and helped develop internal policies to ensure their ethical and responsible use in legal workflows. Before practicing law, I interned with the Arizona State Senate’s Majority Staff, where I drafted and introduced legislation. I earned my J.D. from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, with certificates in Alternative Dispute Resolution and International Law, and served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Otis D. Wright II in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Outside of work, I’m proud to support the Los Angeles LGBT Bar Association and advocate for issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
United States
Los Angeles
Law Practice
PAGA, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Politics, Research, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Qualitative Research, Political Campaigns, Program Development, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Legal Writing, Policy, Event
Experience
Associate
Akerman LLP
Los Angeles, California, United States
Associate
Michelman Robinson
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Associate
Littler
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Associate
Wilson Elser
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
• Manage caseload of approximate 40-50 Labor and Employment, General Liability, and Premises Liability matters from inception through resolution. • Liaise with 20-30 clients, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses. • Draft and successfully argue several dispositive motions, including but not limited to Motions for Summary Judgment, Demurrers, and Motions for Terminating Sanctions. • Handle all aspects of Discovery, including but not limited drafting requests and responses, document production, protective orders, and Motions to Compel. • Take and defend approximately 10 Depositions of named parties, witnesses, and experts. • Draft litigation budgets and oversee of approving invoices by liaising with firm clients and managing partners on a weekly basis. • Proven-track record of successful resolution of matters through informal settlement negotiations and mediation. • Co-Author, Hemp Derived THC Products, Legal or Loophole, published in the May 26, 2020, issue of Cannabis Business Executive
Associate
Schlichter & Shonack, LP
Greater Los Angeles Area
Litigator for national insurance companies and corporate defense clients. Experience in drafting dispositive motions, responsive pleadings, complaints, and discovery responses and requests relating primarily to Song-Beverly and Consumer Legal Remedies Act claims and other related corporate claims. Have taken and participated in multiple depositions resulting in favorable and immediate settlement offers for clients as well as successfully argue motions orally before the court. Participated in settlement negotiations and mediation to achieve early and efficient resolution of claims.
Summer Law Clerk
Lewitt Hackman
Law Clerk
City of Los Angeles
Greater Los Angeles Area
Law Clerk for the General Counsel Division of the Los Angeles City Attorney's office.
Extern to the Honorable Otis Wright II
United States Courts
Central District of California
Conducted legal research, prepared bench memoranda, and drafted six judicial orders on a variety of civil cases. Observed and assisted Judge in courtroom proceedings and pretrial conferences.
Clerk
Lewis Roca
Intern for the Majority at Arizona State Senate
State of Arizona
phoenix, arizona area
Conduct research, write summaries of bills, attend committee hearings, present bills in committees and caucus, prepare amendments, and communicate with legislators, liaisons of state agencies, lobbyists, constituents, and members of the general public.
Senate Page
State of Arizona
Assisted the Judiciary, Public Safety and Human Services, and Rules Committees. Worked in the Senate Constituency Services Program with various Senators’ constituents and help them understand complicated government operations, answered questions on particular pieces of legislation, and most importantly get them the assistance they need through the use of the Senate’s power with governmental departments.
Education
Pepperdine Law
Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate in International Law
Arizona State University
Political Science and Justice Studies
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