Matthew Mushamel

Wide-ranging employment litigation counsel

Matthew Mushamel represents public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment litigation. He also counsels employers on a variety of matters, including sexual harassment allegations and retaliation investigations. Matthew defends clients on litigation claims related to:

• Wage and hour violations in both the single plaintiff and class action context
• Wrongful termination
• Harassment
• Discrimination
• Whistleblowing

Matthew works closely with clients to implement and execute litigation strategies at all stages, including pre-filing investigations, law and motion practice, and the mediation process.

• Assists employers in pre-filing disputes, including responding to potential-plaintiff demands and advising clients on early resolution of claims.
• Handles class action mediation preparation, analyzes complex employee wage and hour data, and prepares briefing.
• Counsels on new federal and California authority involving the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and wage and hour compliance.
• Represents employers in workers compensation claims before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).