AALRR Welcomes Partner Ryan Estes to the Firm

04.22.2026

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is pleased to welcome Ryan Estes as a Partner in the Firm’s Cerritos office and as a member of the Private Labor and Employment Practice Group. Ryan Estes is an experienced litigator who has successfully defended over 300 depositions, drafted and argued dispositive motions, and prepared multiple appellate cases.

Mr. Estes has broad experience defending employers and their management in wage and hour class action claims; Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state equivalent violation claims; California Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims; wrongful termination and harassment, discrimination and retaliation employment claims; unfair business practice claims; and other employment-related litigation. Mr. Estes also litigates claims related to the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, common law trade secret misappropriation, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.

Mr. Estes represents employers and management in state and federal courts and before administrative bodies throughout the United States. These include the California Labor Commissioner's Office, California Civil Rights Department, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He regularly counsels employers on OFCCP and EEOC compliance, employee discipline, employee hiring, wage and hour issues, protection of intellectual property, DEI initiatives, employee privacy matters, state and federal leave laws, internal investigations, and the creation and implementation of new and revised personnel policies. Mr. Estes also handles employee mobility issues that include negotiating executive compensation agreements and separation agreements.

“We are pleased to welcome Ryan to the Firm,” commented Amber Solano, chair of AALRR’s Private Labor and Employment Practice Group. “His extensive experience and commitment to client service will enhance the Firm’s capabilities and help us to continue to deliver outstanding counsel for our clients.”

“Joining AALRR feels like a natural fit,” said Ryan. “The Firm's collaborative culture and genuine commitment to serving its clients aligns with my approach in practice. I am excited to work alongside such a talented group of colleagues and to grow with them together.”

Please update your records to reflect Mr. Estes’ new contact information:

Ryan Estes, Partner
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
12800 Center Court Drive South
Cerritos, CA 90703
Tel: (562) 653-3200
ryan.estes@aalrr.com

About Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
With over 45 years of unwavering commitment to client service, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is one of California’s leading law firms. Our diverse team brings a seasoned perspective to California’s complex legal landscape for public and private entities, with particular strength in the areas of education, labor and employment, construction, complex litigation, corporate, taxation, and water. AALRR’s public sector clients include more than 450 K-12 school districts, community college districts and universities, as well as cities, counties, and special districts. We also represent diverse business entities, from small, family-run businesses to publicly traded corporations. With more than 300 lawyers and growing, AALRR has ten offices in Cerritos, Fresno, Irvine, Marin, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, and Westlake Village to serve our clients throughout California.

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