Atty. Estela Diaz

Atty. Estela Diaz

Estela Diaz is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial litigation, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law. Estela received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New York New York 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Estela Diaz at a glance

Estela Diaz is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, white collar, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (2003) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California U. (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2003) and Harvard University (A.B., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Estela Diaz is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial litigation, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law
  • Estela received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Estela practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Estela Diaz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Estela Diaz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Estela Diaz

Where is Estela Diaz's law office located?
Estela Diaz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Estela Diaz handle?
Estela Diaz focuses on employment, business, class action, white collar, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Estela Diaz practiced law?
Estela Diaz has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Estela Diaz go to law school?
Estela Diaz earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (A.B., 1997).
How can I contact Estela Diaz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2003
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California U.
Admitted: 2009

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