May T. To

Senior Associate / Managing Attorney

Torrance, California, United States

About

For the past 6 years, I practiced mostly employment law, initially on the defense side defending small businesses in my community, but later switched to plaintiffs' practice, helping employees recover wage theft in individual cases, PAGA and class actions. Prior to my employment practice, I did civil and business litigation which I enjoyed very much. I would say that my litigation style is fair, firm, and practical, with a little bit of sass. I strongly believe in a cordial and supportive work environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive as individuals, and eventually as a team. To me, the most important thing about work are the people you work with. Building my team is important to me. I don't believe the practice of law has to be miserable. I enjoy my work tremendously and I find it rewarding. I have met so many good attorneys including opposing counsel that I respect and have much to learn from. I enjoy nerding out about the nuances in the law, the ever changing landscape and new developments of PAGA and other areas of employment law. The feeling of working really really hard on a case with my team and seeing all the pieces come together motivates me to continue everyday.

Experience

  • Senior Associate / Managing Attorney at WORK LAWYERS PC
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Plaintiffs' employment attorney

  • Attorney at WORK LAWYERS PC
    Jun 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Plaintiffs' side employment practice; PAGA actions, individual wage-and-hour, wrongful termination, retaliation, and FEHA claims

  • Attorney at Law Offices of Ray Hsu & Associates
    Jun 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs

    Represented and defended Asian businesses in the San Gabriel Valley in employment actions; business and civil litigation. Bridge the gap for small businesses who did not understand the legal system, helping them navigate the litigation process.

  • Associate Attorney at David Fu & Associates
    Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 · 10 mos

    Business and civil litigation

  • Associate Attorney at CHIAO & WU, LLP
    Feb 2018 - Sep 2018 · 8 mos

    Business and civil litigation