Attorneys

EDUCATION

• University of San Diego – J.D.
• Claremont Men’s College – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

Todd H. Harrison has been named by Law & Politics, in conjunction with the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine, a Southern California Rising Star Super Lawyer in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, a distinction given to 2.5% of Southern California lawyers who are either under 50 years of age or have been in practice for less than 10 years. From 2015-2021, Todd was named a Super Lawyer, a distinction only 5% of Southern California Attorneys are awarded.

Prior to practicing law, Mr. Harrison was a two-time Emmy Award winning television broadcaster. For nearly nine years, he was involved in some of the country’s biggest news and entertainment stories, interviewing everyone from the President of the United States and other world leaders to celebrities and professional athletes. In his free time Todd is an avid martial artist.  He has a black belt in Cephas Karate Jujitsu Elite and a blue belt in Ascension Brazilian Jujitsu.

Mr. Harrison is committed to fighting employers who take advantage of their workers. He believes in leveling the playing field and giving everyone who has been damaged a voice in the justice system.

EDUCATION

• Loyola Law School – J.D.
• UCLA – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

ERIC N. SCHWARTZ

Mr. Schwartz is a partner in the Workers’ Compensation division. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases and obtained millions of dollars for his clients in both negotiated settlements and judicial verdicts.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Sociology from the University of Southern California in 2003 and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2007. He is the author of “U.S Security Strategy: Empowering Kim Jong-il?”, published in the 2008 Loyola International Law Journal.

Prior to joining Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison Law Firm, Mr. Schwartz taught English in Japan and worked as in-house attorney for Sempra Energy. He enjoys sports and roots for USC football, Kansas basketball, the Lakers, and Chelsea.

EDUCATION

• Loyola Law School – J.D.
• University of Southern California – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

JERRY C. CHANG

Jerry Chang is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Worker’s Compensation department and a Certified Worker’s Compensation Specialist by the California State bar. Jerry frequently serves as Judge Pro Tem at the Long Beach Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board.

Jerry joined the firm in 2010 after practicing extensively in contract and real estate law. Jerry received his B.S in Business Administration and Cinema Television from the University of Southern California and J.D. from Loyola Law School, receiving full academic scholarships for both institutions. As a seasoned litigator, Jerry has extensive expertise in all aspects of Worker’s Compensation law. His successful track record in obtaining considerable trial results and settlements is evident, as he has recovered over $75,000,000.00 for his clients in the past ten years. As a member of CAAA and CAALA, Jerry looks forward to advancing and advocating the rights of injured workers.

EDUCATION

• Loyola Law School – J.D.
• University of Southern California – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

JENNIE KIM

Ms. Kim joined Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison in 2012. She focuses exclusively on representing injured workers in workers’ compensation cases.

Ms. Kim obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Irvine, graduating cum laude with a major in Psychology. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School.

Before joining Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison, Ms. Kim practiced in the field of immigration.

EDUCATION

• Loyola Law School – J.D.
• University of California at Irvine – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

WILLIAM CARR

Mr. Carr focuses his practice on securing Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation benefits for his clients. Prior to joining PLBH in 2012, he was a Supervising Attorney and Associate Director with a national Social Security Disability law firm. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) and has helped secure Social Security benefits for hundreds of disabled clients.

Mr. Carr received his juris doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2010 where he was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation. During law school, he spent his time volunteering and clerking in the public interest sector with a focus on helping under-served communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Mr. Carr received his bachelors degree from Emory University in 2005, graduating with High Honors. As an undergraduate, he was a member of the Varsity Baseball team and was named a Second Team All-American and South Region Pitcher of the year.

EDUCATION

• Loyola Law School – J.D.
• Emory University – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

PATRICK HAWKINS

Mr. Hawkins joined Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison in 2013. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of California, Davis. In addition to being a member of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Honor Society, he wrote for the student newspaper and completed two student internship programs in Washington DC. The two internship programs consisted of him working at the White House and conducting legal research for a prominent Capitol Hill think tank.

Mr. Hawkins went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. During law school he was a member of the Bryne Trial Advocacy Team, Loyola’s nationally ranked competitive mock trial team. He also completed conflict resolution and mediation training at Loyola’s Center for Conflict Resolution where he performed mediation and conciliation pro bono legal services for members of the greater Los Angeles community.

EDUCATION

• Juris Doctor – Loyola Law School in Los Angeles
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & English Minor – University of California, Davis

BAR ADMISSION

• California

Jennifer S. Baskaron

Jennifer S. Baskaron represents clients on employment law claims involving discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on sex, race, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and age as well as retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower and wrongful terminations. She has successfully litigated a wide range of matters in employment law against small businesses and big corporations and is responsible for millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for her clients.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Baskaron received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California Riverside. She clerked at a family law firm for two years before attending law school. During her time in law school, she was active in the Immigration Law Clinic and joined Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison as a law clerk in the summer of 2016.

Ms. Baskaron was admitted to the California Bar in December 2017 after obtaining her Juris Doctorate in May 2017 from Western State College of Law.

Ms. Baskaron is dedicated to helping employees protect their rights in the workplace and giving them a voice in the justice system.

Education

• Western State College of Law – J.D.
• University of California, Riverside – B.A.

Bar Admission

• California

Edward C. Hinojos

A proud son of California’s Central San Joaquin Valley, Edward graduated from Fresno State in 2012 with a B.A. in Political Science. He subsequently attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2016. He was then admitted to the State Bar of California the same year.

Since the inception of his legal career Edward has worked exclusively for the rights of injured workers in the field of Workers’ Compensation.

Prior to joining the team at PLBH, Edward worked at another firm advocating for the rights of injured workers. Edward has been with the PLBH since 2018. Like the rest of the staff at PLBH, he shares a passion for defending the rights of injured workers throughout Southern California.

When not working on behalf of injured workers, Edward enjoys spending quality time with family and is a passionate life-long fan of the Dodgers.

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law – JD
• Fresno State – BA

Bar Admission

• California

Michael S. Walker

Michael S. Walker joined Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison Employment Law department in 2019. Mr. Walker earned a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from UC Irvine School of Law. Michael represents employees in a broad range of matters including claims of discrimination and harassment arising in the workplace, as well as wage and hour disputes.

Education 

• University of California Irvine – J.D.
• University of Chicago – M.A.

Bar Admission

• California

Nick Sandomirsky

Nick Sandomirsky is an attorney focusing exclusively on workers’ compensation litigation. Mr. Sandomirsky has represented a diverse range of clients in the workers’ compensation system including employees, employers, and insurance carriers since 2011.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in 1998 and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California in 2007.

Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, as well as supporting Everton F.C.

Education 

• University of Southern California– J.D.
• Harvard University – B.A.

Bar Admission

• California

Amy Zavidow

Ms. Zavidow practices employment law, focusing on discrimination and retaliation claims, workplace harassment, whistle-blower claims, wage and hour claims, and wrongful terminations. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Carleton College in 2006 and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2009. While there, she served as an Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law and co-authored an article focusing on copyright law within the context of international human rights. Ms. Zavidow later attended the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, earning an LL.M. with a Dual Specialization in Business Law and Intellectual Property in 2011.

Ms. Zavidow is currently admitted to practice law in all California State Courts, the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central District Federal Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, as well as in the state of Idaho. She has extensive litigation experience in the areas of personal injury, construction defect, professional negligence, intellectual property, and general insurance defense, and has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements for her clients. In her spare time, Ms. Zavidow enjoys sculpting, photography, travel, and spending time with her friends and family.

Ms. Zavidow is committed to protecting the rights of employees and strives to be a compassionate and zealous advocate for her clients.

EDUCATION

• University of Arizona – J.D.
• UCLA – LL.M.
• Carleton College – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California
• Idaho

Jasmine Keough

Ms. Keough obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Pepperdine University in 2007 and earned her Juris Doctorate in 2010 from the University of San Francisco School of Law.

Ms. Keough has been practicing workers’ compensation since 2012 and exclusively the rights of injured workers since 2016. Prior to that she practiced employment law. She litigated cases throughout California, including Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Ms. Keough is committed about advocating for the rights of injured workers.

In her free time, Jasmine enjoys swimming, cooking, and traveling with her family.

EDUCATION

• University of San Francisco School of Law – J.D.
• Pepperdine University – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

Brett Ferguson

Brett Ferguson represents clients whose civil rights have been violated by employers. His practice focuses on all forms of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, whistleblower claims, wrongful termination, class actions and PAGA claims. He has extensive litigation experience, taking cases through trial when necessary.

Mr. Ferguson obtained his Bachelor of Arts from U.C. Berkeley, graduating summa cum laude as an English major. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, where he served as a V.P. of the Public Interest Law Foundation and interned at the California Department of Justice.

Prior to joining the Employment Law Department of Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison, Mr. Ferguson gained valuable experience working “on both sides of the aisle,” representing Plaintiffs as well as Defendants. Brett made the move to PLBH in 2024 because he wanted to focus his practice solely on representing employees whose rights have been violated.

Outside of the office Brett enjoys playing guitar, snowboarding, and teaching his nephews how to be super awesome.

• Loyola Law School – J.D.
• U.C. Berkeley – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

Alexander Zaimi

Alexander Zaimi represents employees in cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act, as well as wrongful termination and wage and hour claims. He has extensive litigation experience and is passionate about advocating for the rights of employees and securing the best possible outcome for his clients.

Mr. Zaimi obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the UC Davis School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Zaimi interned with the Solano County District Attorney’s Office in Fairfield, California, where he gained valuable experience drafting motions and other pleadings. Mr. Zaimi was also a member of the Prison Law Clinic, during which he offered legal assistance to prison inmates in New Folsom Prison, including preparing an inmate for an upcoming parole hearing.

• University of California, Davis – J.D.
• UCLA – B.A.

BAR ADMISSION

• California

Angelica Zamudio

Angelica Zamudio joined Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison in 2024. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside. Ms. Zamudio went on to receive her Juris Doctor from La Verne College of Law in Ontario, CA.

Prior to joining Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison, Ms. Zamudio worked in consumer protection where she litigated cases throughout all of California. In her previous role Ms. Zamudio advocated for consumer rights under the California Lemon Law and protected consumers from unfair and fraudulent actions.

Ms. Zamudio is a member of the Mexican American Bar Association and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. She also participates in the LA Cancer Challenge annually.

• Juris Doctor – La Verne College of Law in Ontario, CA
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – University of California, Riverside

BAR ADMISSION

• California

Erik O. Mills

Mr. Mills represents individuals who have suffered discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace, as well as wrongful termination and wage and hour claims. Earning his Juris Doctor with Honors in 2018, Mr. Mills has extensive litigation and trial experience developed as a criminal defense attorney prior to joining Perona, Langer, Beck and Harrison’s Employment Division.

In his free time, Mr. Mills enjoys spending time with his wife and children, watching Dodgers’ games, and volunteering with local youth baseball organizations as both a coach and an umpire.

EDUCATION

• University of La Verne College of Law – J.D.
• University of California, Riverside – B.A

Matthew Morris

Matthew Morris was raised in Compton, California, alongside his three siblings. As a former collegiate athlete, he enjoys staying active through a variety of outdoor activities. During law school, Matthew studied at the International Institute for Human Rights, focusing on International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law, and International Human Rights Law, and earned certification in International Criminal and Humanitarian Law. He also gained valuable experience at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.

In his free time, Mr. Morris enjoys reading and studying the Bible, practicing Jeet Kune Do, playing and watching Basketball, and spending time with his family and three dogs.

• Trinity Law School – J.D.
• University of California, Riverside – B.A.

• California
• EOIR Court

Laura Zazueta

Laura Zazueta joined Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison’s Employment Division in 2024. Laura advocates for individuals whose civil rights have been violated in the workplace, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Prior to joining PLBH, Laura earned her Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne College of Law. During law school, Laura advocated for immigrant rights in the Justice and Immigration Clinic and interned at CARECEN, a nonprofit organization. Laura also gained invaluable experience interning at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

• University of La Verne College of Law – J.D.
• California State University, San Bernardino – B.A.

Taylor J. Morgan

Taylor J. Morgan joined Perona, Langer, Beck & Harrison’s employment division in 2024. Taylor represents clients on employment law claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Prior to practicing law, Taylor served as president of AFSCME Local 809 union where he represented employees in disciplinary matters, started a union for part-time employees and negotiated multiple labor contracts. Representing employees became a passion for Taylor and led him to earn his law degree from Pacific Coast University in Long Beach, California. Taylor is committed to providing a voice for the employees he represents and ensuring that their rights are protected.

• Pacific Coast University – J.D.