Donald E. English, Jr. has litigated employment matters for more than 20 years and led major corporations through internal investigations and the development and establishment of employment policies, procedures, and training programs. A veteran trial attorney, Donny has successfully tried numerous jury and bench trials in federal and state courts. Donny advises and represents employers in a variety of employment law matters, including those involving discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and retaliation claims.
In addition to his litigation work, Donny advises and trains managers and supervisors on preventative litigation practices, focusing on how to comply with applicable laws and regulations, avoid workplace disputes, resolve employee relations problems, and satisfy legitimate employee expectations. He represents employers across several industries, including automotive, healthcare, higher education, retail, construction, financial services, and technology.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Donny was a principal at another US law firm, co-leading its trials and appeals practice group and serving as a member of its board of directors and as managing principal of its Baltimore office. He was also previously a principal at an international law firm. Before beginning his legal career, Donny served as an officer in the US Air Force.
Recognized, Stand-Out Lawyer, Thomson Reuters (2025)
Recognized, Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation (2025)
Ranked, Labor & Employment, Chambers USA (2024)
Recommended, Legal 500 US (2023–2025)
Recipient, North America Awards: Labor, Employment & Benefits, Lexology (2024)
Recipient, Client Choice Award, Lexology (2024, 2025)
Recognized, Employment Litigation, Maryland Super Lawyers (2025)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law – Management (2025)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2024, 2025)
Named, Business & Employment Law Power List, The Daily Record (2022)
Board Chair, LIGHT Health and Wellness Comprehensive Service, Inc.
Board Member, Higher Achievement, Inc.
Member, Litigation Section, District of Columbia Bar Association
Member, Litigation Section, Maryland State Bar Association
Member, Commercial Law Section, National Bar Association