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Laurel Haag

Laurel Haag

Mediator

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Los Angeles, CA

Employment Law California FEHA Title VII FMLA Discrimination Harassment Whistleblower Wage & Hour Class Action PAGA Wrongful Termination Contract Dispute

Half-day Rate: $3,000.00

Full-day Rate: $6,000.00

Professional Biography

Laurel Haag is a Neutral at Conclude ADR who brings a rare blend of legal acumen and human connectivity to every employment law matter she handles.  Her extensive experience litigating employment cases for defendants (early in her career) and plaintiffs (at her firm Buchsbaum & Haag) gives Laurel a unique ability to understand the very different pressures, perspectives, and interests of both employers and employees in litigation. Having represented parties in nearly every type of employment matter over her 25 years of practice, Laurel known for her informed and balanced advice to parties seeking resolution. Her ability to understand both the human and legal dimensions of conflict and keep parties focused on practical outcomes makes her a trusted Neutral for all types of employment disputes.

Education

  • 2000 – J.D. – UCLA School of Law
  • 1997 – B.A., summa cum laude – University of California, San Diego

Professional Experience

  • Law Offices of Buchsbaum & Haag, LLP – Partner – Pres. - 2020
  • Law Offices of Carlin & Buchsbaum – Partner – 2020 - 2004

Additional Background

Admissions

  • Bar – Nov 24, 2025 – California, 2000
  • Court – Nov 24, 2025 – California State Courts
  • Court – Nov 24, 2025 – US District Court, Central District of California
  • Court – Nov 24, 2025 – US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Affiliations

  • California Employment Lawyers Association
  • Los Angeles Country Bar Association

Awards

  • California Super Lawyers – 2014 - 2023
  • Los Angeles Magazine Top LA Women Lawyers – 2015 - 2025
  • Super Lawyers 4x – Rising Star

Certifications

  • Lorman Professional Legal Educator

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