Jerrilyn (Jerri) Malana represents Fortune 500 clients and local businesses in all types of employment-related litigation involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour violations. Jerri also provides counseling and training to employers to avoid employment-related claims. She is a dynamic public speaker and an effective and engaging trainer on employment law topics. In 2009, she served as President of the San Diego County Bar Association, which is the region’s oldest and largest law-related organization with over 10,000 members. Jerri was the first Asian Pacific American attorney to lead the Bar in its 113-year history. She is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Employment & Labor Relations Law Committee for the Section of Litigation.

Jerri was recognized on the list of The Best Lawyers in America for 2013. She was also named a Top Attorney in Labor & Employment Law in 2011 and 2012 by the San Diego Daily Transcript newspaper. Jerri was also recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Attorneys in San Diego by Super Lawyers magazine in both 2011 and 2012; and as a “Super Lawyer” for Employment & Labor Law each year from 2009 to 2012. Over the course of her career, Jerri has consistently exhibited outstanding leadership, professional achievement, and unwavering commitment to the community. Jerri has been recognized by multiple organizations for her work in the community including being named a “Trailblazer” by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. She serves on Littler’s national Diversity & Inclusion Council, and is a former co-chair of the Council.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Co-chair, Employment & Labor Relations Law Committee, Section of Litigation - American Bar Association
• Member, Council on Access and Fairness - California State Bar
• Member, Board of Directors - National Family Justice Center Alliance
• Member, Board of Directors - Alumni Association - University of California San Diego
• Member, San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club
• Member, Lawyers Club of San Diego
• Member, Asian Business Association of San Diego
• Former president and board member, San Diego County Bar Association
• Former board member, San Diego Opera
• Former board member, Union of Pan Asian Communities
• Former member, Board of Governors - National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
• Former president and board member, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego
• Former trustee and alumni board member, California Western School of Law
• Former board member, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego
• Former board member, San Diego Asian Film Foundation

RECOGNITION

• Named, The Best Lawyers in America, 2013
• Named, Top Labor and Employment Law Attorneys - San Diego Daily Transcript, 2011 and 2012
• Named, Top 25 Women San Diego Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2011 and 2012
• Named, Super Lawyer for Employment and Labor Law, Super Lawyers, 2009-2012
• Recipient, Service Award for Diversity - San Diego County Bar Association, 2011
• Recipient, Public Service Honor Roll Award, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and Law in Public Service Committee - American Bar Association, 2009-2010
• Recipient, Community Leadership Award for Diversity - South Asian Bar Association of San Diego, 2010
• Recipient, Legal Affairs Award - Asian Heritage Society, 2009
• Recipient, "Women Who Mean Business" Award - San Diego Business Journal, 2008
• Named, Metro Movers to Watch - San Diego Metropolitan Magazine, 2008
• Named, "20 Most Influential Businesswomen" in San Diego - bizSanDiego Magazine, 2008
• Recipient, President's Award - Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, 2008
• Recipient, Trailblazer Award - National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, 2007
• Elected fellow, American Bar Foundation, 2007
• Recipient, Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services - State Bar of California, 2005