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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Husch Blackwell Bolsters California Employment Law Practice - Husch Blackwell

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Husch Blackwell experienced rapid growth in its California-based labor and employment practice group during the first half of 2022, adding four lawyers who concentrate on employment law counseling and litigation.

The group is highlighted by the arrival of Tyler Paetkau, who joins as a partner. He is based in The Link, Husch Blackwell’s virtual office, and is affiliated with firm’s Oakland office. Joining Paetkau among the new arrivals are senior counsel Olga Savage, senior associate Allison Scott, and associate Michael Matta. Savage is based in the firm’s Oakland office; Scott and Matta have joined the Los Angeles office.

“When we opened our new offices last year in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, our intention was to build upon those initial efforts by adding capabilities that correspond with client demand,” said Catherine Hanaway, Husch Blackwell’s Chair. “Labor and employment law was at the top of our list, and I’m very pleased that we have been able to put together such a strong team in short order.”

“California labor and employment law is complex, and the state’s economy is immense. To have a truly national labor and employment law group, you have to be able to counsel clients with respect to all the challenges California law presents,” said Erik Eisenmann, the head of Husch Blackwell’s labor and employment practice. “Our new colleagues accomplish that for us, and we’ll look to add talented practitioners to the team as...



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