William Matthew Pao

William Pao is a California attorney with Wilshire Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA.

The State Bar of California lists William Matthew Pao as an Active licensee, bar number 219846, admitted in June 2002. The State Bar record names the law school as Loyola Law School. We checked this record on October 24, 2026.

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Practice areas listed for William Pao

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Class Actions. In general, this area covers lawsuits in which one or more people sue on behalf of a larger group with similar claims. California courts apply Code of Civil Procedure section 382, and federal courts apply Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23.

Labor & Employment. In general, this area covers workplace rights and duties, including wages, discrimination and wrongful termination. The California Labor Code and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code section 12900 and following) apply alongside federal law.

Litigation. In general, this area covers representing parties in lawsuits, from the complaint and answer through trial and appeal.

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