Justin White Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California

San Francisco Bay Area

In September 2021, Lawyaw was acquired by Clio.

San Francisco

• Defended class action and single plaintiff lawsuits in state and federal court involving claims for business expense reimbursement, discrimination, unpaid wages, missed meal periods and employee misclassification.
• Provided counsel and business-oriented advice to management to help identify and minimize litigation risks.
• Formulated discovery plans and defense strategies after evaluating potential exposure together with client objectives.

San Francisco

• Represented and advised employees and employers in all areas of employment litigation including, age and gender discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, employee mobility and trade secret.
• Represented banking executive plaintiff in an ERISA action from administrative claim through successful judgment following a trial in United States District Court. Drafted opposition to motion for summary judgment.
• Provided counsel and litigated on behalf of clients engaged in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, LLC member rights, breach of fiduciary duties and fraud.
• Defended client and expert witness depositions. Deposed hostile witnesses and opposing parties.
• Drafted complaints, demand packages, motions, mediation briefs, and legal research memoranda.

San Francisco, CA

• Filed and opposed a variety of pleadings, including motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, demurrers, motions to strike and motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
• Made court appearances and conducted oral argument.
• Drafted pre-trial motions, trial brief and sat second chair during jury trial.
• Deposed defendants, lay witnesses, and experts. Propounded and responded to written discovery.
• Negotiated with insurance adjusters, lienholders, and opposing counsel.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Selected as part of a delegation to represent the USF School of Law and Human Rights Advocates in Geneva, Switzerland to lobby United Nations delegates during the 16th Session of the Human Rights Council.
• Conducted extensive research and drafted a paper regarding the global prison privatization phenomenon for distribution to Council delegates. Drafted and read a formal statement before an assembly of the Human Rights.

San Francisco, CA

• Interviewed potential clients, analyzed legal issues, and prepared summaries.
• Researched case law regarding workplace harassment and drafted memoranda of points and authorities.
• Consulted with clients to conduct lost wage calculations.
• Investigated defendants’ assets to assess solvency.

San Francisco, CA

• Represented the City in hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
• Deposed workers’ compensation applicants.
• Reviewed documents, identified legal issues and drafted file review summaries. Researched and analyzed California case law and Labor Code; summarized findings and drafted memoranda of law and motions.

San Francisco, CA

• Researched and investigated issues for memoranda of law on statute of limitations tolling, proposition 65 settlements, and cy pres residual fund settlement distribution.
• Observed and analyzed a variety of courtroom proceedings.
• Evaluated applications for complex designation and drafted memoranda with recommendations.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Researched the structure of the Argentine alternative dispute resolution system.
• Drafted a memorandum comparing the Argentine and American alternative dispute resolution systems and analyzing the challenges associated with the implementation of an effective alternative dispute resolution system.

San Mateo, CA

• Interviewed prospective clients, assessed cases, and presented facts and initial evaluations.
• Clarified written discovery process for clients and facilitated the timely completion of discovery responses.
• Negotiated with insurance adjustors to obtain maximum property damage settlements.

Juris Doctor, International And Comparative Law Certificate With Honors

Activities and Societies: Intellectual Property Law Bulletin

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, Spanish