Overview
Aaron is a business-focused employment attorney who advises employers on workplace strategy and risk management and defends them in complex employment litigation.
He pairs significant litigation experience before state and federal trial and appellate courts and administrative agencies with practical counseling on a wide range of workplace issues, including wage and hour compliance, employee relations, accommodations and leave, workplace safety, and investigations. He has represented clients in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits through trial and appeal.
Aaron’s background as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Central District of California shapes his strategic approach to litigation. There, he positioned civil cases for success at trial and on appeal. He also served as employment counsel to Space Systems Command and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), advising executives on critical workforce issues and developing policies and training programs to mitigate risk, after beginning his career at a law firm focused on management-side employment counseling and litigation. He brings that same business-aligned approach to helping employers navigate complex workplace challenges.
Aaron earned his law degree from Chapman University Fowler School of Law, where he served as a senior editor of the Nexus Journal of Law and Policy and Vice President of the Appellate Moot Court Honors Board. He also served as a judicial intern for Judge Robert N. Kwan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
About Me
Aaron lives in Redondo Beach with his wife and two daughters.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Secured fire cost recovery on behalf of the United States in a product liability matter arising from a wildfire.
- Successfully defended USPS against Title VII retaliation claims arising from termination for mishandling sensitive information, securing summary judgment affirmed on appeal.
- Obtained appellate reversal of an adverse ruling against the Department of Homeland Security in a matter involving immigration status, resulting in vacatur and dismissal.
- Defended the Department of Justice against claims of hostile work environment and race discrimination, securing dismissal at the pleading stage.
- Represented USPS in a complex OSHA investigation and related litigation involving alleged workplace safety violations, securing a favorable resolution that avoided costly operational changes and preserved business continuity.
Credentials
Education
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
- J.D., 2010
Lipscomb University
- B.A., English, 2006
Professional & Civic Associations
Professional
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Section on Labor and Employment Law
Admissions
- California, 2010
- Tennessee, 2017
“Every calling is great when greatly pursued.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.