Jeannette Herrera

ABOUT

Jeannette Y. (Orozco) Herrera is a partner in the Sacramento office of Hanna Brophy, where she represents defendants in all aspects of workers’ compensation defense. She joined the firm in 2014, became a partner in 2022, and served as the Sacramento Office Managing Partner from 2024 to 2026 before returning to her role as partner.

Before joining Hanna Brophy, Jeannette practiced in Los Angeles, where she represented both applicants and defendants in workers’ compensation matters and handled personal injury litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.

A seasoned litigator, Jeannette was the attorney behind the landmark 2014 Navarro en banc decision, which reshaped the process for requesting medical-legal evaluators in subsequent injury cases. This decision continues to be cited by judges, attorneys, and the DIR Medical Unit as an important precedent.

In addition to handling the full spectrum of workers’ compensation claims, Jeannette has developed significant expertise in the defense of Labor Code §132(a) discrimination claims and Serious and Willful Misconduct petitions under Labor Code §§4553 and 4553.1. She also represents defendants in Cal/OSHA matters before the Occupational Safety & Health Appeals Board (OSHAB).

Jeannette’s leadership extends beyond litigation. She regularly provides training and seminars to clients and industry groups, equipping them with practical strategies to navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation defense. She has presented at firm-sponsored webinars as well as client-focused associations across California.

Her accomplishments have been recognized by Super Lawyers, which named her a Northern California Rising Star from 2018 through 2022.

Jeannette earned her Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2011 and passed the California bar exam that same year. She received her undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge.

representative experience

Ismael Navarro v. City of Montebello
http://www.dir.ca.gov/wcab/EnBancdecisions2014/Navarro_I.pdf