J. Mira Hashmall

Partner
Miller Barondess, LLP
USC Gould School of Law
Labor & Employment

Clarifying that elected public officials are not employees under state whistleblower laws in a landmark California Supreme Court victory, J. Mira Hashmall is a partner at Miller Barondess, LLP. She is a certified appellate specialist who defends public entities and employers in high-profile labor disputes, including the successful defense of the City of Inglewood against harassment claims.

Hashmall recently secured a summary judgment for Los Angeles County in a wrongful termination suit brought by its former chief probation officer and won a unanimous jury verdict in 2025 against the surfwear brand Birdwell. These high-stakes victories are complemented by her service on the executive board of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Litigation Section and her leadership at Teach Democracy.