Eric Distelburger is of counsel in the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Eric has extensive experience advising companies on their most complex labor and employment needs. Recent hot button issues that he has focused on include:

• Advising clients on compliance with AB 5 and attendant independent contractor concerns;
• Mitigating joint employer risks, particularly for clients with large contingent workforces; and
• Counseling clients facing employee activism in the workplace. On this issue, in particular, Eric has carved out a niche, combining his traditional labor law background with his vast experience defending employers against discrimination claims to help clients navigate this politically sensitive and emotionally charged area of the law.

In addition to his robust counseling practice, he specializes in defending employers in litigation ranging from single plaintiff discrimination claims to complex class, collective, and representative (PAGA) actions—including both wage and hour litigation and EEO litigation. Eric has also defended numerous employers against charges before the National Labor Relations Board. He consistently achieves successful results for his clients, working towards early case resolution, where possible, and litigating vigorously when necessary.

Eric spent the first part of his career in New York—and remains engaged on New York employment issues—before moving with his wife to the Bay Area. He is an active member of his community, having previously served on AIPAC’s New York Young Leadership Board, as well as the board for Chabad Young Professionals on the Upper East Side. In addition, he currently serves on the Board of Jewish National Fund’s Northern California chapter.

• The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2012 (graduated with honors; Thurgood Marshall Scholar; Recipient, American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs Award).
• Cornell University, B.S. in Industrial Labor Relations, 2009.