Overview
Charlyn Bender is an accomplished trial attorney and investigator with over 21 years of experience navigating complex legal matters and sensitive workplace issues. A former Orange County Deputy District Attorney, Charlyn prosecuted high-stakes cases ranging from homicides to fraud, collaborating closely with investigators and experts to build compelling cases. Her precision, impartiality, and commitment to truth now inform her work in workplace investigations and employment law.
Charlyn’s expertise extends to public sector accountability, serving as a Police Oversight Commissioner for the City of Long Beach, where she oversees independent investigations and audits of law enforcement practices. She also brings in-house perspective from her tenure as Vice President and General Counsel of Madison Paving Inc., advising on compliance and corporate governance.
Dedicated to community service, Charlyn sits on the boards of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation, the Loyola Law School Board of Governors, and the Apartment Association of California Southern Cities. She holds a JD from Loyola Law School, an MA in Multicultural Education from CSU Dominguez Hills, and an MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from USC- Marshall School of Business.
Outside the office, Charlyn is a startup founder, real estate investor, wife, and mother-bringing a dynamic, well-rounded perspective to every client she serves.
Education
- J.D., Loyola Law School
- M.A., CSU Dominguez Hills
- M.S., USC- Marshall School of Business
Admissions
- California