Felicia L. Mears

Felicia is an associate and a member of the firm’s employment practice. Felicia represents employers throughout California in the areas of labor, employment, and business litigation and administrative proceedings - including wage & hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Felicia understands that businesses are the heartbeat and core of a community and strongly advocates on their behalf.

Felicia was born and raised in Santa Clarita, California , but considers Bakersfield her home. Before becoming an attorney, Felicia obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Social work and worked as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, providing mental health services to children, adults, couples, and groups in outpatient clinics. Felicia also has extensive knowledge and experience in identifying mental health disorders. Through this experience, Felicia has learned how to skillfully assess, manage, and de-escalate disputes involving high-conflict personalities, sensitive or emotional situations.

In Felicia’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and riding her horse (Osiris Naborr) in team penning / cattle-sorting events.