Maybe things at work changed after you came out. Maybe you spoke up about harassment, asked for an accommodation, or got fired and can’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right. Samson Spiegelman is a transgender employment attorney in California who gets your lived experience and the law. He is ready to help you fight for what’s right.
LGBTQ+ Employment Attorney in
Los Angeles & Pasadena
Treated Differently at Work Because of Who You Are? That’s Not Something You Have to Accept.
You’re Not Imagining It.
You Deserve a
Lawyer Who Gets It.
Our
Victories
Every case is different, and so is what justice can look like. Samson has helped workers across California pursue meaningful outcomes after experiencing discrimination, harassment, and other unlawful conduct at work.
$250,000
Settlement for a worker in a race and sexual orientation harassment case
Six-Figure
Settlement
For a minimum-wage worker who experienced transphobic harassment
$200,000
Settlement for a nonbinary nonprofit employee who was repeatedly misgendered
1-Year Severance
Equivalent severance package for an employee who was called a racial slur
Overall, Samson has secured millions of dollars for employees statewide who experienced illegal conduct at work.
*Case results vary. We cannot guarantee results. Case outcomes depend on each case’s unique facts and circumstances.
Spiegelman Law PC
Meet Samson Spiegelman
Samson doesn’t approach LGBTQ+ employment law from the outside. As a transgender attorney with a long history of working with and for the queer community, he understands the realities behind a workplace dispute. He earned his J.D. from UCLA Law, where he graduated from the Critical Race Studies program after studying gender and sexuality at Tulane University.
Samson understands that your experience at work may be more complicated than the boxes the law gives you to describe it. He listens to your story, helps connect what happened to the legal protections that may apply, and guides you through a process that can often feel hostile.
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Why Choose
Spiegelman Law PC?
Our Practice Areas
Discrimination
Work shouldn’t become harder because of who you are. Samson represents workers facing discrimination based on protected statuses including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, national origin, disability, and use of medical leave, helping you understand your rights and legal options.
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Harassment
Harassment can be obvious, or it can build through comments, repeated misgendering, unwanted conduct, bullying, or hostility that makes work unbearable. Samson helps you make sense of what you experienced and whether California employment law may offer protection.
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Wrongful Termination
Getting fired can leave you wondering what really happened, especially after you complained, requested leave, reported misconduct, or asserted your rights. Samson helps you examine the circumstances and understand potential wrongful termination or retaliation claims.
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Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and/or Termination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
Maybe coworkers keep misgendering you. Maybe your manager’s attitude changed after you came out, you were passed over for opportunities, or you faced hostility because of who you are or who you love. Sometimes discrimination is obvious. Other times, it shows up as a pattern that leaves you wondering whether what happened was actually legal.
California law provides workplace protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. But connecting what you experienced to those legal protections can be complicated, especially when discrimination is subtle or disguised as something else.
As a transgender attorney with lived experience in the queer community, Samson knows how to connect those dots. He listens to what actually happened to you, identifies the patterns that may matter, and helps translate your lived experience into the legal framework that may protect you.
Do I Have a Viable Case?
Something at work felt wrong, but does that mean you have a legal claim? Every situation is different, and the details, timing, and patterns surrounding what happened can make a real difference. It may be worth talking to Samson if:
- You were treated differently because of a protected identity or characteristic
- You experienced repeated harassment, hostility, misgendering, or inappropriate conduct
- You spoke up about discrimination or harassment and faced negative consequences later
- You were fired, demoted, disciplined, or had your hours reduced after asserting your rights
- You requested disability accommodations or medical leave and were treated differently
- You were offered a severance agreement and want to understand what you’re giving up
Not sure where your experience fits? Explore Rights & Resources to learn more about workplace protections, legal issues, and what may matter when deciding what to do next.
Rights & Resources
Client Voices
What Clients Are Saying
“Samson recently represented me in a discrimination and harassment matter, and I can’t say enough good things about his work. Samson was kind, compassionate, and always put my needs first while working to resolve the issues I was experiencing. He put an enormous amount of thought into my case…”
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GOOGLE REVIEW
“I cannot recommend Samson enough; they represented me through an extremely distressing case of retaliation and gender based discrimination in the workplace. He actively educated and assisted me throughout the process with the upmost care. I am very pleased with the result of my case.”
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GOOGLE REVIEW
“Samson represented me in a wrongful termination lawsuit. I had been through the emotional wringer with my former employer, so I needed gentle guidance to discuss my experience, and Samson was with me every step of the way. I was able to revisit an incident that caused me a lot of pain because I knew that I was in caring hands. Samon’s knowledge of the law is vast…”
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GOOGLE REVIEW
“I had a dispute with a former employer and needed representation. I contacted a number of firms, but there wasn’t anyone I trusted to advocate for me until I met Sam and his then-colleague, Andrew. They were everything attorneys should be — knowledgeable, responsive, and unbendingly ethical.”
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Hire Samson to Be
Your Gay Lawyer!
When something goes wrong at work, you shouldn’t also have to worry about whether your lawyer will understand who you are or where you’re coming from. Samson brings his lived experience, deep ties to the LGBTQ+ community, and progressive, pro-worker advocacy to clients throughout California.
Spiegelman Law works on contingency, which means we only get paid if you do. It’s one way we help level the playing field when an employer has far more money and resources to fight with. If you think something at work crossed a line, contact Samson today for a case review.
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