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Frank E. Melton is a principal in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents employers in a wide variety of industries and sizes litigating claims involving discrimination, retaliation and harassment; wrongful discharge; wage and hour issues, including class actions; and trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition and violation of restrictive covenants.

Frank also provides advice on day-to-day and compliance issues to employers, including matters involving employee terminations and disciplinary actions; leave of absence and disability accommodation issues; wage and hour, privacy and drug testing issues; and employment-related documents such as agreements, employee handbooks and policies.

He was a law clerk to the Honorable David V. Kenyon, U.S. District Judge, Central District of California and legislative assistant to U.S. Senator John C. Danforth, with a focus on international trade and tax policy issues.

Honors and Recognitions

  • Martindale-Hubbell®, "AV Preeminent® - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence" (2001-present)
  • Super Lawyers®, "Super Lawyer" (2007-2017)
  • “Who's Who in LA Law," Los Angeles Business Journal (list of top 100 lawyers in Los Angeles) (October 2009)

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

  • Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Board of Directors
  • Sinai Temple, Board of Directors Member (1987-2000); Executive Committee (1991-1999); Labor & Employment Counsel (1986 - Present)
  • Wexner Heritage Foundation, Jewish community leaders program, Fellow (1997-1999)

Credentials

Education
Stanford Law School
J.D.
Yale College
B.A.

Political and Economic Systems
summa cum laude

Admitted to Practice
9th Circuit Court of Appeals
California - C.D. Cal.
California - N.D. Cal.
California
Professional Associations and Activities
American Bar Association
California Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
ProVisors Network
Stanford Law Society of Southern California

Stanford Law School
J.D.
Yale College
B.A.

Political and Economic Systems
summa cum laude

9th Circuit Court of Appeals
California - C.D. Cal.
California - N.D. Cal.
California

American Bar Association
California Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
ProVisors Network
Stanford Law Society of Southern California