Christa Riggins

Christa Riggins is a Southern California employment attorney and the founder of Riggins Law, PC, where she is dedicated exclusively to representing employees in workplace disputes. Her practice focuses on enforcing employee rights and holding employers accountable in cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Over the course of her career, she has successfully litigated numerous employment matters and secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for her clients.

Ms. Riggins began her legal career working at a district attorney’s office, where she gained early courtroom experience and developed a strong foundation in litigation. She later transitioned into employment law at a boutique firm, where she focused on wrongful termination claims, including cases involving pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, and violations of state and federal leave laws. This early experience shaped her long-term commitment to advocating for employees facing unfair treatment in the workplace.

Since founding her firm, Christa Riggins has built a reputation as a tenacious and results-driven advocate for workers across Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area. Her approach to employment litigation is both strategic and client-focused, combining detailed case preparation with aggressive advocacy aimed at achieving meaningful outcomes. She is known for personally handling every aspect of her clients’ cases, from initial consultation through trial, ensuring continuity, accountability, and direct communication throughout the legal process.

Her work has earned significant recognition within the legal community. Ms. Riggins has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for multiple consecutive years and received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award. She has also achieved notable case results, including securing the number one pregnancy discrimination jury verdict in Los Angeles County in 2023.

In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Riggins remains actively involved in organizations dedicated to employee rights, including the California Employment Lawyers Association, where she has served in a leadership capacity. Her involvement reflects an ongoing commitment not only to her clients, but also to the broader development and enforcement of employment protections.

Christa Riggins earned her Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School and her Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Notre Dame. During her undergraduate years, she was a scholarship athlete on the varsity swim team, where she served as team captain, set multiple school and conference records, and competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials. Her competitive background continues to inform her approach to litigation, where discipline, preparation, and perseverance are critical to success.
She is admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Through her practice at Riggins Law, PC, Christa Riggins continues to advocate for employees with a focus on accountability, fairness, and achieving results that make a meaningful difference in her clients’ lives.