U.S. Magistrate Judge
USDC Central District of California
Western Division / Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Days:
M-F
Courtroom/Floor:
690
255 E Temple Street
Los Angeles , CA 90012
(213) 894-3062
Appointed as a U.S. magistrate judge for the Central District of California, 2018; partner and co-chair of employment law practice, Paul Hastings LLP, Los Angeles, 2011-18; associate, Paul Hastings LLP, Los Angeles, 2004-11; Associate, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP, Los Angeles, 2002-04; Associate, Barger & Wolen LLP, Los Angeles, 2000-02
Southwestern University School of Law
Judicial Profiles
| Title | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| US Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero says her work is a chance to give back | Central District of California | May 22, 2023 |
Verdicts & Settlements
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandan Pan, Carrie Haluza, Carolina Dealy, Laura Paquin, Wei Shi, Blanche Matulich and Connie Jacobson, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. | Employment Law | Defendant | Sep. 29, 2017 |
| Jorge A. Pineda, individually, and on behalf of other persons similarly situated v. Bank of America, National Association, and Does 1 through 50 | Employment Law | Defendant | Feb. 27, 2016 |
| In Re: Bank of America Wage and Hour Employment Practices Litigation | Employment Law | Defendant | Jan. 10, 2015 |
| Albert Lopez, an individual and Rene Pompa, as an individual, both on behalf of others similarly situated v. Bank of America, NA, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive | Employment Law | Defendant | Oct. 18, 2014 |
| Maria H. Contreras, et al. v. Bank of America, et al. | Employment Law | Defendant | Feb. 5, 2011 |
| James Karim, et al. v. Banc of America Investment Services Inc., et al. | Employment Law | Defendant | Dec. 20, 2008 |
| Title | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| US Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero says her work is a chance to give back | Central District of California | May 22, 2023 |
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandan Pan, Carrie Haluza, Carolina Dealy, Laura Paquin, Wei Shi, Blanche Matulich and Connie Jacobson, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. | Employment Law | Defendant | Sep. 29, 2017 |
| Jorge A. Pineda, individually, and on behalf of other persons similarly situated v. Bank of America, National Association, and Does 1 through 50 | Employment Law | Defendant | Feb. 27, 2016 |
| In Re: Bank of America Wage and Hour Employment Practices Litigation | Employment Law | Defendant | Jan. 10, 2015 |
| Albert Lopez, an individual and Rene Pompa, as an individual, both on behalf of others similarly situated v. Bank of America, NA, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive | Employment Law | Defendant | Oct. 18, 2014 |
| Maria H. Contreras, et al. v. Bank of America, et al. | Employment Law | Defendant | Feb. 5, 2011 |
| James Karim, et al. v. Banc of America Investment Services Inc., et al. | Employment Law | Defendant | Dec. 20, 2008 |