Two Attorneys Join Constangy’s Atlanta and Los Angeles Offices

Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of Jonathan Jackson and David Van Pelt to the firm’s national Employment Litigation practice, further strengthening its services in employer advisory and complex employment disputes. Jonathan joins as an Associate Attorney and will be located in Atlanta, while David joins the Los Angeles office as Senior Counsel.

Meet the New Attorneys

Jonathan Jackson – Atlanta

Jonathan advises and defends employers in a broad range of workplace disputes, with experience addressing claims involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour issues, leave and accommodation obligations, and wrongful termination. His practice spans litigation in federal courts and proceedings before administrative agencies, where he has managed matters from initial pleadings through resolution and appeal. Prior to joining Constangy, Jonathan served in senior legal roles within both the public and private sectors, most recently as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Georgia, where he defended federal agencies in employment-related litigation and handled discovery, briefing, mediation, and appellate work before the Eleventh Circuit. His background also includes advising management at a federal agency on workplace investigations, compliance, and employee relations, as well as representing private employers at a multinational labor and employment firm.

Jonathan earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. in Economics from the University of Georgia, and is admitted to practice in Georgia.

David Van Pelt – Los Angeles

David brings more than two decades of experience representing employers in high-stakes employment matters, combining trial experience with practical, business-focused counseling. He regularly defends employers in single-plaintiff, class, and collective actions in courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, and is frequently called upon to handle investigations, complex motion practice, and sensitive negotiations. In addition to litigation, David advises employers across a wide range of industries on compliance with California and federal employment laws, serving as a strategic resource on wage and hour practices, accommodations and leaves, workforce management, reductions in force, and workplace investigations. He has also assisted organizations in developing employment policies and building HR functions, and has acted as trusted outside employment counsel for companies of varying sizes, including national and regional employers.

David earned his J.D. from Duke University School of Law and his B.A. in English from Davidson College, and is admitted to practice in California and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California.