Experienced and pragmatic employment law and business guidance

Michael Paa provides practical advice and guidance on employment and general business matters to mitigate risk and accomplish client objectives. As a former in-house attorney at a publicly traded multinational corporation, a regional hospitality group and a privately held corporation, he understands the complexities and business objectives of critical legal decisions. He regularly advises clients on employment law compliance, business operations and strategizes with clients to resolve conflicts and issues arising in the workplace. Michael advises on a variety of matters, including:

• Federal, state and local employment law compliance
• Reductions in force
• EEOC and DFEH matters
• Internal investigations
• General business matters

As someone who understands the intersection between legal and commercial needs, Michael provides timely, practical and business-oriented solutions. He has worked both in-house and externally with diverse clients, including startups, publicly traded multinational corporations, governmental entities, private equity portfolio companies and regional hospitality groups to provide practical solutions to some of the most complex matters.

Bar Admissions

• California

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2008)

• University of Southern California (B.A., cum laude, 2005)
  • Political Science, Economics