Ricardo Lopez is a passionate advocate of working people and founder and managing attorney of Ricardo Lopez Law P.C. His practice primarily focuses on representing plaintiffs in single-plaintiff and employment class actions, representative actions, and collective actions in the transportation, restaurant, retail, service, healthcare, education, construction, manufacturing, and agricultural industries. Prior to founding Ricardo Lopez Law P.C., Mr. Lopez worked at Jackson Lewis P.C.—one of the largest and most respected management-side employment laws firms in the country.
At Jackson Lewis, Mr. Lopez represented numerous companies in all types of employment litigation, including claims of wrongful termination, constructive termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation (based on age, gender or sex, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion and disability), sexual harassment, hostile work environment, unpaid overtime / unpaid wages, and FMLA violations. From his years of experience on the defense side—including working at Am Law 100 law firms—Mr. Lopez has invaluable insider knowledge of the strategies favored by large defense firms, which he now utilizes to obtain maximum relief for his clients.
J.D., University of California, Irvine School of Law, 2016
M.P.H., Healthy Policy Program, George Washington University, 2012
M.A., Government Studies, Johns Hopkins University, 2010
B.A., International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, 2009
At Jackson Lewis, Mr. Lopez represented numerous companies in all types of employment litigation, including claims of wrongful termination, constructive termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation (based on age, gender or sex, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion and disability), sexual harassment, hostile work environment, unpaid overtime / unpaid wages, and FMLA violations. From his years of experience on the defense side—including working at Am Law 100 law firms—Mr. Lopez has invaluable insider knowledge of the strategies favored by large defense firms, which he now utilizes to obtain maximum relief for his clients.
J.D., University of California, Irvine School of Law, 2016
M.P.H., Healthy Policy Program, George Washington University, 2012
M.A., Government Studies, Johns Hopkins University, 2010
B.A., International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, 2009
Ariadna Dzul is a proud first-generation Mexican American and an associate attorney at Ricardo Lopez Law, P.C. Ariadna received a B.S. in Financial Analysis and Business Administration with a minor in Law from California State University, Northridge.
After obtaining her bachelor’s degree, Ariadna attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where she served as an Articles Editor on the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and graduated in the top 20% of her class. While in law school, Ariadna interned at Ricardo Lopez Law, P.C., where she developed a deep passion for helping employees who have been wronged find justice. Inspired by her background, community, and the cases and clients she worked with as an intern, Ariadna is committed to supporting clients while they navigate challenging employment disputes, ensuring that they have a voice in seeking justice.
J.D. Loyola Law School Los Angeles, 2025B.S. Financial Analysis and Business Administration, Minor in Law, California State University, Northridge, 2021
( Litigation Paralegal )
Ms. Rodriguez is a proud first-generation graduate of California State University, Northridge. At CSUN, Ms. Rodriguez earned a degree in political science with a focus in law and society. With over four years of experience as a paralegal, Ms. Rodriguez is passionate about serving and guiding diverse communities through their legal journeys. At Ricardo Lopez Law, she is excited to be part of a dedicated team and to continue assisting those who are underrepresented. Her professional goal is to ensure that clients fully understand the legal process and feel confident in the support they receive. She remains committed to delivering exceptional service and satisfaction to every client, regardless of their background or circumstances.
( Litigation Assistant )
Ms.Garcia is a first-generation Mexican-American and a proud graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. As an undergraduate, Ms. Garcia developed a strong foundation in legal principles and hopes to one day attend law school to represent marginalized communities. Her academic backgorund coupled with her passion for helping individuals makes her an integral member of the Ricardo Lopez Law team. As a litgiation assistant, Ms. Garcia routinely speaks to new and existing clients, prepares discovery requests, and drafts demand letters and complaints. She takes great pride assisting clients obtain justice in the workplace and works hard to ensure that clients have the resources and opportunities to uphold their rights.
