Peter serves as an Equity Principal in the Orange County and Los Angeles offices and Office Litigation Manager of the Riverside office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Peter is also the Office Business Development Leader of the Orange County office. He additionally serves as a member on the Firm’s EPLI Executive Committee with respect to its nationwide insurance practice.Peter represents businesses and management in labor and employment law matters, including general employment litigation, wage and hour class action/PAGA defense, Title III public accommodation issues, workplace investigations and audits, and advice and counseling. He acts as outside employment and litigation counsel for corporations in all industries, including media, entertainment, marketing, insurance, manufacturing, construction, real estate, retail and hospitality, distribution, technology, professional services, and other business sectors. He serves clients nationwide and throughout California. Peter is licensed to practice law in California, New York, Washington State, and the District of Columbia, and holds an Associate in Claims (AIC) designation. Peter is an AV-Preeminent rated attorney on Martindale-Hubbell, named as a USA Top Lawyer in Chambers and Partners Rankings in Labor and Employment Law, nominated as a "Leader in Law" in Employment & Labor by the Los Angeles Business Journal, recognized as “The Best Lawyers in America” in Labor and Employment Litigation by Best Lawyers, is a "Super Lawyer" in Labor and Employment Law, and named as a "DEIA Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times. Prior to Jackson Lewis, Peter successfully handled employment and commercial litigation matters at several national law firms. Peter was also a Claims Attorney in New York City handling complex management liability matters, and served for the Honorable Alison Y. Tuitt of the New York State Supreme Court. During law school, Peter externed for the Honorable Maureen A. Tighe of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Peter's experience working in judiciary and corporate settings has given him unparalleled insight on how to mitigate the risk of claims and manage litigation efficiently and effectively.Outside the firm, Peter serves as Co-Chair of the Litigation Committee of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Co-Founder and Board Chairperson/President of the Asian American Insurance Network, and is an active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society.
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