SAN DIEGO, CA (July 28, 2014) -- Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the largest workplace law firms in the world representing management, is pleased to announce Michael D. Drenan has joined the firm’s San Diego office as Shareholder. Mr. Drenan, who was previously at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, brings over two decades of experience advising, representing and defending employers in all facets of employment law matters.
“Mike’s arrival is a tremendous boost to our office,” said David G. Hoiles, Jr., Managing Shareholder of the firm’s San Diego office. “As a well-connected and respected attorney in our region, his understanding of and ability to provide solutions to the employment issues facing Southern California employers provides a significant benefit to our clients. His experience greatly enhances our depth in San Diego and across the state, and I am pleased to welcome him to our team.”
For over twenty years, Mr. Drenan has counseled and represented employers in such matters as wrongful discharge, tort claims related to employment, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, unfair competition cases and wage and hour matters. He has extensive experience representing employers with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) in all phases of employment litigation by virtue of his selection as panel counsel for national insurance carriers. Mr. Drenan’s representative clients include entities in the property management and healthcare industries, financial institutions, professional services companies, transportation companies, manufacturing companies and homeowners associations.
Mr. Drenan is admitted to practice in California and Ohio. He received a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a J.D. from the University of Dayton’s School of Law and an LL.M. in Labor Law with Distinction from Georgetown University.
Jackson Lewis’ San Diego office can be reached at (619) 573-4900.
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About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With over 770 attorneys practicing in 55 locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis is included in the AmLaw 100 and Global 100 rankings of law firms. U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" named Jackson Lewis the 2014 “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation-Labor and Employment category. The firm was also named a Tier 1 National “Best Law Firm” in Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; and Litigation – Labor & Employment, and earned a spot on the BTI Power Elite for being recognized by corporate counsel as one of the top law firms in building and maintaining client relationships. The firm’s wide range of specialized areas of practice provides the resources to address every aspect of the employer/employee relationship. Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 550 class actions.
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance of premier employment law boutique firms and practices in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific Region.
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