practice areas
practice accolades
The American Lawyer Magazine's Litigation Department of the Year – Labor and Employment Law Finalist 2004, Winner 2006, Finalist 2008, Finalist 2010, and Finalist 2012
Listed in the highest tier for National Labor and Employment Practice in Chambers USA 2012
Ranked in the top tier by The Legal 500 for Labor and Employment Litigation, ERISA Litigation, Labor-Management Relations, and Workplace and Employment Counseling (2012)
Ranked, National Tier 1: Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor & Employment by U.S. News and Best Lawyers (2011-2012)
Ranked #1 for "Most Prestigious" Labor and Employment Practice, Vault 2012 Associate Survey
honors + affiliations
Listed, Southern California Super Lawyers (2009–2011)
bar admissions
- California
- Los Angeles
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300 South Grand Ave, 22nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3132
Phone: 213.612.1018
Fax: 213.612.2501
John S. Battenfeld is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice. His practice focuses on representation of management in a variety of labor and employment issues under California and federal law.
Mr. Battenfeld regularly assists clients in defending wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, wage and hour and other employment-related cases. He has represented employers before a variety of state and federal governmental agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, the California Labor Commissioner and the U.S. Department of Labor. He has defended employers in a number of wage and hour class actions and collective actions brought under California law and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Mr. Battenfeld has also advised employers about the implementation of alternative dispute resolution procedures, and defended cases in alternative forums, such as private judging, the American Arbitration Association, and the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
Mr. Battenfeld represents clients in a variety of industries, including the retail store, airline, health care, technology, and financial services industries.
Mr. Battenfeld received his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and his B.A. from Haverford College.
Mr. Battenfeld is admitted to practice in California.
education
- Haverford College, B.A.
- University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D.