Matthew Wayne is a Partner in the San Francisco office of GRSM and a member of the Employment Practice Group.
Matthew's practice focuses on defending employers and individuals in single, multi-plaintiff, and class action matters in state and federal courts throughout California. He routinely defends employers in all phases of litigation against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), retaliation, failure to accommodate, wage and hour violations, negligent hiring and retention, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and other employment-related claims. In addition to appearing in state and federal courts and arbitration forums, he also represents clients before administrative agencies, including the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Matthew works collaboratively and creatively with his clients from the onset of litigation to develop targeted defense, discovery, and trial strategies that are comprehensive, yet efficient.
In addition to his very active litigation practice, Matthew regularly counsels a wide range of business clients on employment matters, including issues involving hiring, employee classifications, employee discipline, individual terminations, reductions in workforce, wage and hour compliance, and sexual harassment and misconduct complaints and investigations. He also provides preventative counseling and advice to his clients regarding best workplace practices and assists with drafting workplace policies and employee handbooks that are tailored to minimize risk and avoid unnecessary expense and litigation.
Admissions
- California
- Massachusetts (inactive)
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Memberships
- The Bar Association of San Francisco
- California Lawyers Association – Labor and Employment Law Section