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Jill Thompson

Jill Thompson

Attorney

Jill Thompson is a Harvard-trained attorney with more than ten years of experience practicing civil rights litigation and employment law. At ACTS Law, she brings a rare blend of legal expertise, international perspective, and unwavering commitment to justice for survivors of abuse, discrimination, and exploitation.

Throughout her distinguished career, Jill has represented low-income plaintiffs in cases involving discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, wrongful termination, human trafficking, and wage and hour violations. Known for her compassionate, trauma-informed approach, she has served as a tireless advocate for workers and survivors alike.

Her background includes work on the MacLaren Hall case involving thousands of child sexual abuse claims against Los Angeles County. Jill also served as Directing Attorney for the Women and Girls’ Rights Project at Public Counsel, leading policy initiatives advancing workplace justice and gender equity, and providing direct legal services to low-wage workers, students, and survivors of sexual assault across Los Angeles County. Her advocacy extended to legislative reform through collaborations with community coalitions working to strengthen California’s protections for women and families.

ACTS LAW: VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS

  • $120M Confidential Settlement – The plaintiffs of a community that was contaminated with benzene and other toxic chemicals.
  • $73M Settlement – Class action against the estate of now-defunct football league.
  • $53M Judgment – The decision mandates a restitution to the Trustee of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), in addition to a global forfeiture.
  • $31M Confidential Settlement – The plaintiffs of a community that was exposed to hexavalent chromium.
  • $10.5M Confidential Settlement – Plaintiff was shot at a hotel.
  • $8.5M Confidential Settlement – Our client’s home In Malibu burned down, and their insurance company denied their claim.
  • $8.2M Jury Verdict – The client suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a passing vehicle while working as a food truck driver.
  • $7M Confidential Settlement – A construction defect action in Riverside County.
  • $5.9M Injury Verdict – A tree fell across our clients’ pool and house, causing significant property damage to their home.
  • $5.8M Avenue Asset Allocation – Defendant executed a promissory note, with a personal guaranty, and secured it by a deed of trust.

Earlier in her career, Jill represented survivors of human trafficking at CAST, (the Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking), obtaining immigration relief and permanent residency for dozens of clients, and providing comprehensive legal services for victims in both criminal and civil proceedings. In private practice, Jill also handled complex civil litigation matters involving contracts, torts, and employment issues, gaining significant experience in discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and mediation.

Beyond her legal practice, Jill has extensive experience in human rights and policy work, both domestically and internationally. She has led gender equality initiatives across North America and served as a legal and policy advisor and consultant in Eastern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting projects with the OSCE, U.S. Department of State, USAID, WHO, IOM and other international organizations. Her work has included advancing human rights frameworks, combating gender-based violence, and strengthening access to justice.

Jill is currently serving on the City of Pasadena Commission on the Status of Women, where she chairs the Commission’s Policy Committee. She remains deeply engaged in community service and advocacy for gender justice.

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Professional Membership

  • Former Member, California Employment Lawyers Association
  • Former Member, California Work & Family Coalition, Stronger California Advocates Network, NWLC Legal Network for Gender Equity; Coalition of Low-Wage and Immigrant Worker Advocates (CLIWA)

Education

  • Harvard Law School
    • J.D., Cum Laude Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Law Journal; Harvard Negotiation Project
  • Occidental College
    • A.B. in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • Central District of California
  • Northern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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