FN-6043369 MN-6043369 LN-6043369, Esq.
Attorney, Mediator, and Arbitrator
San Francisco, California
Highly experienced California labor and employment lawyer with almost 30 years experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination litigation, as well as wage hour class actions and PAGA representative actions.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP - Partner
Attorney, Mediator, and Arbitrator
Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 2010-Present; Employment Counsel, Wachovia Corporation/Wells Fargo & Co., 2007-2010; Associate/Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 2000-2007; Associate, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, 1998-1999; Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1996-1998; Judicial Law Clerk to Hon. Lawrence T. Lydick, United States District Court, Central District of California 1995-1996; Associate, Law Offices of Rick M. Stein, 1994-1995.
Nearly 30 years employment lawyer in California handling single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, and retaliation litigation as well as wage hour class actions and PAGA.
Two years of experience mediating single plaintiff wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation cases, and wage hour class actions. Experience in all facets race, gender, disability discrimination cases as well as sexual and race harassment. Capable of handling very complex wage hour class actions and PAGA representative actions.
Successfully mediated wage hour class actions and race, disability, leave of absence discrimination and retaliation cases.
My approach combines collaborative and evaluative methods to help the parties determine their best alternative to litigation and make an informed choice as to settlement or proceed with litigation. I have a great deal of employment litigation experience to apply, however, I also try to foster a collaborative relationship that allows the parties to assess their own risks and rewards of settlement. I also take the time to learn the case and understand the parties, while using my experience to help them allow themselves to move toward resolution on their own terms.
Familiar with managing ESI and willing to conduct arbitration hearings in-person, via videoconference/teleconference, or hybrid formats. Familiar with the various online platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams, WebEx, etc.) and willing to conduct arbitrations virtually. Preference for sharing electronic documents throughout the case.
University or California, Berkeley School of Law (J.D.-1993); Rice University (B.A., Economics-1990); Universität Heidelberg (1988).
Admitted to the Bar: California (1993).
American Bar Association.
For a list of Recent Publications and Speaking Engagements, visit: https://www.seyfarth.com/people/eric-m-steinert.html?tab=accomplishments
$850 Per Hour
English, German
United States of America
San Francisco, CA
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Mediators on the AAA Roster are not employees or agents of the AAA.
