Two Musick Peeler & Garrett partners named to Los Angeles Business Journal labor and employment list

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partners Kristine Kwong and Juan Torres were recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment list. The honor underscores the firm’s profile in employment law and highlights two attorneys with broad practices serving employers across Southern California.

Why it matters: - The Los Angeles Business Journal list spotlights employment lawyers shaping labor law practice in the region. - Recognition on the 2026 list adds visibility for Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP and its labor and employment team. - The honors reflect demand for counsel on workplace disputes, investigations and employer compliance.

What happened: - Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Partners Kristine Kwong and Juan Torres were named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment list. - The annual list highlights top attorneys in the Los Angeles region in labor and employment law. - Co-Managing Partner Steve Elie said the recognition reflects the work both lawyers do for clients.

The details: - Kwong’s practice covers workplace investigations, labor negotiations, employment litigation and corporate transactions. - The Los Angeles Business Journal profile says Kwong represents public and private sector entities in retail, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, hospitality, real estate and charitable and tax-exempt organizations. - The profile also notes work for religious entities, federally qualified health centers, educational institutions, municipalities, commissions, special districts and public sector agencies. - Kwong was previously recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Women of Influence: Attorneys list. - Torres has more than 30 years of experience representing businesses in complex commercial, employment, construction, real estate and insurance disputes. - Since joining Musick, Peeler & Garrett in 1990, Torres has handled matters in federal and state courts, arbitration, mediation and bankruptcy proceedings across Southern California. - Torres is a native Spanish speaker and serves as a trusted counselor to the Latino business community throughout Southern California. - Torres was named to Lawdragon’s 2026 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers list.

Between the lines: - The dual recognition suggests Musick, Peeler & Garrett is marketing depth in employment law rather than relying on a single marquee attorney. - Kwong’s and Torres’ client bases show the firm’s reach across public, private and community-facing sectors. - The honors also point to a broader market where labor and employment expertise remains a key differentiator for law firms.

What's next: - Musick, Peeler & Garrett is likely to continue using the recognition to support client outreach and recruiting in labor and employment work. - Kwong and Torres will remain among the firm’s visible contacts for employers navigating disputes, investigations and workplace changes. - More information is available via the firm’s LinkedIn page.