Michael D. Schlemmer

Mike has defended clients in US federal and state courts and in arbitrations on class, collective, representative, and single-plaintiff employment litigation matters. His practice includes wage and hour class and collective actions, and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and leave issues. Mike also provides training on employment law compliance.

Mike is the hiring partner for the Silicon Valley office. He previously served on the firm’s Promotions Committee, and has had prior membership on several nonprofit boards including Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center, and the Cupertino Symphonic Band.

Prior to joining the firm, Mike served as an associate in the labor and employment practice of another international law firm, where he delivered litigation, counseling, transactional, and training services to high-tech and life sciences companies. Before law school, he spent five years as a social worker helping foster youth through the emancipation process.