WASHINGTON, DC, July 1, 2025: Further expanding Morgan Lewis’s highly ranked labor and employment practice, the firm welcomes back seasoned trial lawyer Donald (Donny) E. English, Jr. as a partner in the Washington, DC office. With more than two decades of experience litigating employment matters and advising employers on compliance and internal investigations, Donny counsels clients across industries including automotive, healthcare, higher education, retail, construction, financial services, and technology. He arrives from Jackson Lewis, where for the last eight years he served in a variety of leadership roles including co-leader of the firm’s trials and appeals practice group, managing principal of the Baltimore office, and an elected member of the board of directors.
“Donny brings a valuable combination of courtroom success, leadership in building high-performing trial teams, and strong client relationships that aligns perfectly with our continued investment in expanding our national trial capabilities,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. “His client-first mindset and ability to work across practices will further broaden the reach and depth of our client service.”
In addition to his trial successes, Donny also advises employers in a broad range of employment law matters, including those involving discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and retaliation claims. He also advises and trains managers and supervisors on preventive litigation practices, focusing on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, workplace disputes avoidance, and resolution of employee relations problems, among others. Donny started his legal career as an associate with Morgan Lewis after serving as an officer in the US Air Force.
“Donny’s return enhances the depth of our trial bench and expands our ability to handle complex employment litigation,” said David McManus, global leader of the firm’s labor and employment practice. “His practical insights and collaborative approach will be a great asset to our team and to the clients we serve across industries.”