Paul Fleck is the Chair of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo’s Private Labor and Employment Practice Group, covering eight offices throughout California. Mr. Fleck represents management exclusively in all aspects of employment litigation, including defending claims for wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, and leave of absence violations. Mr. Fleck provides his clients with zealous representation in litigation while striving to avoid drawn-out legal proceedings when possible. Mr. Fleck regularly represents employers in California and federal courts and in matters brought by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and California’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Since Mr. Fleck worked in the human resources field at both Fortune 500 and small California firms prior to his legal career, he now provides practical advice and counsel to employers on human resources and employee relations issues. Additionally, Mr. Fleck regularly conducts human resources audits related to payroll practices, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, job descriptions, and I-9 compliance