Overview
Spencer represents employers in a wide range of employment matters, including single-plaintiff and class action litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, and representative PAGA actions. He regularly assists clients with all phases of litigation, including investigations, motion practice, depositions, e-discovery management, and settlement negotiations. Spencer also advises on workplace policy creation and compliance that align with business objectives.
Before joining Constangy, Spencer practiced at national and regional employment law firms, where he defended employers before state courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies, including the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE. His experience includes partnering with human resources teams to investigate workplace complaints, conducting witness interviews, and providing practical guidance on litigation strategy and personnel decisions.
Spencer earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he received a Labor and Employment Law Certificate with Honors, received the USF Pemberton Award for employment-related coursework, served on the USF Law Review, served on the Moot Court Board, and competed in the Tulane Pro Football Contact Negotiation Competition. He received his B.A. in Modern Languages and Literature (Spanish) from California Polytechnic State University and is fluent in Spanish. Spencer is admitted to practice in California.
Honors & Recognition
2025 Northern California Super Lawyers, Rising Star
About Me
Outside of work, Spencer enjoys working on his golf game, supporting the Giants, Warriors, and 49ers, and keeping up with political current events.
Credentials
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
- J.D., 2021
California Polytechnic State University
- B.A., Modern Languages and Literature (Spanish), 2017
Services
Admissions
- California, 2021
- U.S. District Court - CA - N.D., E.D., C.D., 2022
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