Accomplished litigator Andrew Russell has joined McGuireWoods’ Labor & Employment Department as a partner in Century City, California, bringing more than a decade of experience representing national and global companies in high-stakes employment matters.
Russell defends employers in class and individual wage and hour cases, including claims brought under California’s Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). He represents companies in discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims and litigates matters involving trade secret misappropriation, Americans With Disabilities Act compliance, and alleged violations of state and federal background check laws.
In addition, Russell provides preventive counseling to ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and advises clients on personnel management decisions. He joins McGuireWoods from Fox Rothschild.
“Andrew’s ability to guide companies through complex and potentially costly litigation strengthens our West Coast practice and benefits our clients nationwide,” said Dion Hayes, McGuireWoods’ deputy managing partner for litigation.
“Andrew’s track record defending employers in class action and single-plaintiff litigation and his insight on compliance issues are outstanding, and I could not be happier to have him join us to help lead our California practice,” added Sabrina Beldner, chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department.
Before practicing law, Russell played professional volleyball in Sweden for...
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