Natalie Schachner

Natalie Schachner

Counsel

Counsel

Biography

Natalie Schachner is a business litigator admitted to practice in California. She represents clients in state and federal courts in complex commercial litigation matters involving employment, real estate, entertainment, and government.

As a former Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, Natalie has a robust trial record, having successfully tried numerous cases before juries. Her tenure in the D.A.’s office involved a diverse array of criminal matters, encompassing all stages of litigation. Natalie has specific expertise in investigating and analyzing officer-involved shootings and police use of force.

Prior to her role as a D.A., Natalie practiced in the Los Angeles office of a large international law firm, where she was a member of the White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations, Securities Litigation, and Health Care practice groups. She has experience conducting wide-scale internal investigations for Fortune 500 companies and litigating securities class actions.

A Los Angeles native, Natalie received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles in 2009, Order of the Coif. Natalie graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Natalie enjoys teaching fifth graders about the criminal justice system and preparing Saturday brunches at the St. Francis Center for those in need.

Notable Representations
  • Representing public entities in two putative civil rights class actions seeking to reform and rebuild the foster care system from the ground up. The lawsuits present cutting edge constitutional questions about separation of powers, federalism, standing, and the role of federal courts in enacting institutional reform.
  • Representing the County of Los Angeles in a lawsuit exposing an alleged multi-year bribery and kickback scheme involving a senior former County employee and five major real estate developers.
  • Representing entertainment clients in arbitrations and state court proceedings involving breach of contract and fraud.
  • Representing public entities in defending both single plaintiff and class action employment matters.
  • Representing public entities in internal investigations regarding employee misconduct.