Overview
Jeffrey Wohl is chair and a partner of the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Wohl serves as global employment counsel to the firm. He represents major national and regional companies in high technology, biotechnology, financial services, retail, and other industry sectors in the areas of employment litigation and counseling, including individual and class action discrimination, wage and hour, wrongful discharge and privacy cases. Mr. Wohl is an accredited mediator with the Northern District of California. He also serves as a mediator for parties on a private basis.
Recognitions
- Recognized as a "leading lawyer" in Labor and Employment Disputes by The Legal 500 US
- Chambers USA, Labor and Employment
- Elected to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
- Named as one of the best employment lawyers in Northern California
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 1980
- University of California Berkeley, A.B., 1977
news
- Paul Hastings Honored by Chambers USA as Labor & Employment Firm of the Year - May 27th, 2021
- Paul Hastings Ranked as Top Three Firm for New Rankings and Recognized for Numerous Practice Strength and Growth in Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Nine Paul Hastings Lawyers Recognized as Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers - December 16th, 2020
- Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Paul Hastings’ Employment Law Practice - October 15th, 2020
- Paul Hastings Recognized for Legal Excellence in Legal 500 US 2020 - July 24th, 2020
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2019 - May 1st, 2019
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2018 - May 11th, 2018
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2017 - June 5th, 2017
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2016 - June 8th, 2016
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2015 - May 20th, 2015
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 - May 27th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Extensive Practice Strength Highlighted in The Legal 500 United States 2013 - June 5th, 2013
- Paul Hastings Employment Practice Honored with Chambers ''Award for Excellence'' and Firms Leading Practices and Lawyers Ranked in Chambers USA 2013 - May 27th, 2013
- Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2012 Guide - June 7th, 2012
- Paul Hastings Excels in Chambers USA 2011 Guide - June 10th, 2011
- Best Lawyers Names 91 Lawyers to 2011 Edition of Rankings - August 16th, 2010
- Paul Hastings Garners Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2010 Guide - June 14th, 2010
- Paul Hastings Selected as The American Lawyers Labor & Employment Litigation Firm of the Year - January 6th, 2010
- Paul Hastings Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Northern California, Southern California, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Washington, D.C. - June 17th, 2008
Recognitions
- Paul Hastings Labor & Employment Practice Recognized as Top Tier by the 2021 Legal 500 United States Guide - June 18th, 2021
- Paul Hastings Recognized for Legal Excellence in Legal 500 2021 - June 15th, 2021
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Ranked by Chambers USA 2019 - April 26th, 2019
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2018 - May 15th, 2018
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2017 - June 5th, 2017
- Recognized by the Daily Journal as Top Labor & Employment Lawyers for 2016 - July 20th, 2016
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2016 - June 8th, 2016
- Recognized by the Daily Journal’s as Top Labor and Employment Lawyers for 2015 - June 3rd, 2015
- Law360 Awards - Top Practice Groups of the Year - January 2nd, 2013
- Legal Media Group II - May 23rd, 2010
insights
- California District Court Affirms Anti-Moonlighting Agreements Apply to Independent Contractors - April 20th, 2021
- California Supreme Court Clarifies Requirement of Two-Party Consent to Record Telephone Calls - April 2nd, 2021
- SB 95: California Revives COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave - March 22nd, 2021
- The California Supreme Court Holds Dynamex Is Retroactive - January 19th, 2021
- California Supreme Court Issues Decision in Ixchel Pharma, LLC v. Biogen, Inc.: Rule of Reason Will Apply to Non-Compete Agreements Between Businesses - August 4th, 2020
- The Supreme Court Broadens the Berth for Religious Exemptions from Federal and State Anti-Discrimination Law and the Affordable Care Act - July 10th, 2020
- Supreme Court: Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Because of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity - June 16th, 2020
- New Judicial Guidance Addresses No-Accrual Vacation Policies Under California Law - April 6th, 2020
- With a Win in LaFace v. Ralphs Grocery, Employers Are Now 6-0 in Suitable-Seating Cases - March 27th, 2020
- Once Aggrieved, Always Aggrieved: The California Supreme Court Holds an Employee’s Settlement of Labor Code Claims Does Not Bar a PAGA Lawsuit - March 16th, 2020
- PH COVID-19 Client Alert Series: The WARN Act and Similar State Laws - March 16th, 2020
- California Supreme Court Holds Employers Must Pay Non-Exempt Employees for On-Site Security Screenings - February 26th, 2020
- A Partial Delay: Preparing for the Coming Employment-Related Provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) - October 15th, 2019
- Coming in 2020: Seven New Laws Ratcheting Up the Regulation of Employment in California - October 14th, 2019
- With the Enactment of AB 5, Many Independent Contractors Will Become Employees - September 18th, 2019
- The Path Ahead: With Scope of CCPA in Flux, Employers Consider Privacy Implications of New Tech - September 9th, 2019
- Department of Labor Proposes Update to FLSA Regulations Governing the Regular Rate of Pay - April 2nd, 2019
- Department of Labor Proposes Increased Minimum Salary for Exempt Employees - March 12th, 2019
- California Takes the Lead on #MeToo Legislation - October 16th, 2018
- California Supreme Court Replaces Tests for Determining Independent Contractor Status - May 1st, 2018
Engagement & Publications
- Frequent writer and speaker who has been featured at a wide range of programs for the American Bar Association, the National Employment Law Institute, the Society for Human Resources Management, Practicing Law Institute, California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), and other groups
Involvement
- Member of the Board of Directors of United Way of the Bay Area and serves as its General counsel and Chief Ethics Officer
- Provides pro bono legal services to schools in the Bay Area serving children with special needs
Practice Areas
Litigation
Employment Litigation
Global Compensation, Benefits, and ERISA
Employment Counseling and Preventive Advice
Employment Law
Languages
English
Admissions
California Bar
Education
Harvard Law School, J.D. 1980
University of California, Berkeley, A.B. 1977