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Janna Akers

I approach client service with genuine care and dedication, seeking to create relationships built on trust and mutual respect. I am passionate about guiding clients through challenges with empathy and clarity, always striving to ensure they feel supported and understood throughout the process. Quotation mark
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About Janna

Janna Akers is a member of the firm’s employment law & labor relations practice team. She helps employers navigate and resolve workplace issues, including disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and unfair business practices. Janna represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation in both state and federal courts, and works closely with them to develop practical strategies for resolving conflicts and protecting their interests.

Before joining Miller Nash, Janna practiced at a national law firm, where she focused on labor and employment, education, and business law. She also has experience handling civil matters such as personal injury and accident cases, giving her a broad perspective on how to approach complex disputes.

Services

Education

  • J.D., Chapman University, Fowler School of Law, 2022
    • Full merit scholarship
    • Secretary, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
    • Mock Trial
      • 2022 AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition, Semifinal Round
      • 2020 All-Star National Challenge
    • Head Representative, Kaplan
  • B.A., Scripps College, psychology, 2018
    • Minor in Spanish
    • Mock Trial
      • Outstanding All-Region Witness (2017 Claremont Regional Tournament)

Bar Admissions

California, 2022

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Activities

Professional Plus
  • Orange County Women Lawyers Association
    • Member, 2022-present
  • Japanese American Bar Association
    • Member, 2022-present
Civic Plus
  • Little Tokyo Sparkle, Volunteer
  • Feed America, Volunteer

Outside the Office

When she’s not in the office, Janna enjoys watching classic movies and reality TV, yoga, and is learning to crochet.

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