Mr. Hsu has consistently demonstrated a commitment to supporting businesses and employers in fostering a fair and productive work environment. Early in his career, he assisted employers in navigating labor laws, ensuring their businesses comply with regulations and supporting them in resolving workplace issues effectively.
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University of Arizona — B.A. in Communications and Media Arts (Double Degrees), Minor in Japanese Studeis, Magna Cum Laude
UC Hastings College of the Law — J.D., 2010
1. Awarded Civil Litigation Concentration Certificate
2. A.B.A. Mock Trial Competition team member (Employment Law)
3. Completed all available Labor & Employment law courses (2007-2010)
4.Judicial Intern/Enternships:
Hon. Teri L. Jackson, Felony Trial Dept., San Francisco Sup. Ct. (now Justice, 1st Dist. Court of Appeal, Div. 5)
ALJ Torkington (Ret.), U.S. Dept. Of Labor
ALJ Linda Overton, U.S. E.E.O.C. (EEO Hearings - draft MSJ rulings)
Admitted to the California State Bar, June 2011
Primary focus on litigation in California and federal courts, emphasizing employment law.
Extensive trial and appellate experience, including multiple published decisions.
Languages: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese; conversant in Cantonese and Japanese.
Mr. Hsu represents both employees and employers in a broad range of employment-related matters, including:
Workplace discrimination
Retaliation for workplace injuries
Sexual harassment
Unpaid wages
Wrongful termination
Workplace privacy violations
Misappropriation of trade secrets
Wage and hour disputes
His legal work primarily involves courtroom and jury trial litigation under California and federal employment laws.
Mr. Hsu is an active member of several professional legal organizations, including:
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
State Bar of California
Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Hsu is a dedicated community volunteer. He regularly serves as a judge and scoring attorney for mock trial competitions hosted by nonprofit organizations such as the Constitutional Rights Foundation, mentoring students and promoting civic engagement.
Cruz v. Fusion Buffet, Inc. — Published appellate decision (57 Cal.App.5th 221 (2020), San Diego County). Trial and appellate counsel.
Li v. CA Department of Industrial Relations — Published appellate decision (53 Cal.App.5th 877 (2020), Los Angeles County). Trial and appellate counsel.
Achem v. Superior Court of California (Los Angeles County) — Civil writ of mandate; emergency stay granted. Reversed trial ruling on summary judgment. Court of Appeal Case No. B282801 (2017). (10% average success rate)
Chen v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County — Civil emergency writ of mandate on motions in limine. Case No. B271038. (Denied, but one Justice voted in favor on docket).
Lou v. Orange County Superior Court — Civil writ of mandate (employment law). 4th Dist., Div. 3 (2025). (Denied after 2 months consideration).
Kaqilo, Inc. v. Cindy Chou, et al. — Anti-SLAPP appeal, partial reversal. Trial and appellate counsel. Court of Appeal Case No. B256243.
Buta Buddhism Research Center v. Lai, et al. — Real estate fraud. Preserved trial record and obtained appellate reversal based on due process violations. Case No. B297255.
University of Southern California — Bridges to Business Program
Speaker, Employment Law Zoom Seminars (2023–2025).
Collaborations with Bet Tzedek Legal Services.
Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles
Volunteer scoring attorney & mock trial judge (senior and junior high divisions, 2018–2025).
Served in-person, via Zoom during COVID, and returned to in-person judging at Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
RX Entertainment (S-Corp) — Founder & Executive Producer (2022–Present)
Primary investor and sole executive producer.
Managed international film finance and entertainment law issues.
Short Film (2024) achieved IMDb rating
LASBOC NONPROFIT— Founder & Board Member (2025–Present)
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on strategic legal reform.
Oversight of IRS 1023/501(c)(3) applications.