David Zins

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.

Before practicing law, David worked in human resources and other management roles at a supply-chain company, where he spearheaded people management activities, implemented an active approach to employee relations, and ensured compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations. A Harvard Law graduate recognized for excellence in labor, employment, and immigration law, David is seen as a "rising star" (Super Lawyers), a "top labor and employment lawyer" (Daily Journal), and a "leader of influence" (Los Angeles Business Journal) in California.

David has spent his legal career recruiting and mentoring younger attorneys, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community, and he maintains a robust pro bono practice focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and employment counseling in the nonprofit space – efforts that have garnered repeat recognition by the California Lawyers Association.