David Zins is a leader in employment class action litigation. He represents a wide array of California employers in and out of the courtroom, with a focus on defending leading retailers, manufacturers, financial institutions, and tech companies in high-stakes disputes over wage-and-hour matters. He has a long track record of defeating putative class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative actions, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions. He also has significant experience defending employers against claims of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, retaliation, and other kinds of employment liability. When litigation arises, David is his clients’ most zealous advocate and their most trusted advisor.
In addition to winning in court, David maintains a robust employment counseling practice. Drawing on his extensive experience with workplace issues, his advice helps clients optimize their employment practices, avoid litigation altogether when possible, and set themselves up to win when challenged.