Experienced appellate advocate and employment litigator

Jeff Michalowski is an experienced appellate advocate and trial lawyer who helps Fortune 500 businesses, universities and public entities navigate legal challenges at all levels of the state and federal judiciary. He has authored over 50 briefs and argued over a dozen cases in the courts of appeal. With deep roots in employment law, class actions and civil rights — he authored multiple chapters of the leading treatise on California employment law and teaches civil rights law – he has tried cases to defense verdicts in both state and federal courts. Jeff focuses on:

• Appellate practice
• Constitutional law
• Higher education
• Employment disputes

Clients come to Jeff with their most unique and challenging cases and appeals, and they rely on his strategic vision and his distinctive writing to help achieve their goals.

Bar Admissions

• California

Education

• Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2006)

• University of Virginia (B.A., with high distinction, 2001)

• "California Employment Law, Matthew Bender (Chapter 2 – Applicability of Rules Governing Hours Worked (Co-Author)"
• "California Supreme Court Announces New Standard for Administrative Exemption:  An Analysis of Harris v. Superior Court"
• "Complex Whistleblowing and Retaliation Issues, National Employment Law Institute"
• "Employees May Elect A Working Lunch (But Employers Beware):  An Analysis of Brinker v. Superior Ct."
• "Navigating the Ethical Landmines of Handling Your Own Appeal, San Diego County Bar Association"
• "The Duty of Candor on Appeal"