Maksimilian V. Sklyarov regularly advises national and regional employers on California’s wage and hour laws, and represents employers in lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related theories. Before joining Sanchez & Amador, Maks was an associate with a plaintiff-side employment boutique, where he gained valuable insight into how plaintiffs’ counsel approach and litigate cases. Maks leverages his prior experience as a plaintiffs’ attorney to develop and implement creative and effective advice and litigation strategies that secure exceptional results for clients.

Maks received his law degree from UCLA School of Law in 2017, earning the distinction of Order of the Coif. During law school, he served as a Writing Advisor to first year law students, Articles Editor and Chief Articles Editor for the Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs, and received the Michael T. Masin Scholar Award.

Maks is actively involved in the Labor & Employment Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association currently serving on the Saturday Seminar Committee. He is also a member of the Barristers/Young Attorneys Section. Maks is fluent in spoken and written Russian and proficient in spoken Ukrainian.