LOS ANGELES (April 20, 2026) — Lathrop GPM is pleased to announce that Partner Laura Reathaford has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Lawyer by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The annual honor highlights leading attorneys across the region who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement and leadership in the legal industry.
The Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers list recognizes attorneys for their legal skill, professional reputation and significant contributions to their practice areas and the broader business and legal communities.
Reathaford is an accomplished employment litigator and recognized in the Los Angeles market and nationally as a leader in this area. A respected thought leader, she is frequently sought by media outlets for her insights on employment law and PAGA litigation. Her writing appears regularly in leading publications such as the Daily Journal and the Society for Human Resource Management, contributing to ongoing dialogue and development in the field.
Reathaford has received both national and regional recognitions for her leadership in the field. She is ranked in Chambers USA and Benchmark Litigation, was named to the 2025 list of Top Labor & Employment Lawyers by the Daily Journal, and has been recognized as a Leader of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal, among other accolades.
The Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual Top 100 Lawyers list celebrates the city’s most accomplished and influential legal professionals across various practice areas. The honorees are selected based on their professional achievements, client representation, leadership qualities, and impact on the legal community. Laura and other honorees were recognized at an April 16 Awards Reception.