Executive Profile
Imbar Sagi-Lebowitz serves as a Shareholder in Klinedinst’s Downtown Los Angeles office. She has defended and advised employers of all sizes for over 20 years. She has experience defending clients in labor and employment litigation, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, PAGA claims, (class and individual plaintiff) wage and hour violations in court and arbitration. As part of her practice, she provides her clients with general employment-related counseling to deter litigation and assists them in navigating employee-related issues, handling workplace investigations, and ensuring up-to-date policies and procedures are in place to protect the client and help avoid disputes.
Ms. Sagi-Lebowitz earned her law degree from Loyola Law School in 2004, where she served as Articles Editor and Staff Writer for the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from UCLA in 2000.
Education
- Loyola Law School (J.D., 2004)
- University of California, Los Angeles (B.S., magna cum laude, 2000)
Professional and Community Affiliations
Publications
- “Do I need Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Independent Contractors?” Apartment Age (April 2026)
- “The New California Employment Laws for the Start of 2026,” CalRHA (December 2025)
- “Don’t Be a Victim of Private Attorneys General Act Penalties: Finding Protections in Policies,” Apartment Age Magazine (October, 2025)
- “Court Oks Casino’s Practice of Tip Pooling,” Daily Journal (June 4, 2013)
- “California in the Minority on Employee Social Media Privacy,” Daily Journal (February 27, 2013)
- “Poking Around at Work: Limiting Employer Exposure from Social Media Use,” PLUS Journal, Issue XXIV, Volume 11 (November 2011)
- “Understanding the Current Wage and Hour Requirements,” Daily Journal (August 8, 2011)
