Practical, deeply experienced trial counsel for employment disputes

Michael Sullivan is an experienced trial lawyer and has represented employers for over 35 years. His clients include leading companies in the education (primary, secondary and higher), technology, retail and health care sectors. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Mike focuses on:

• Employment litigation
• Employment law counseling
• Higher education litigation and counseling

Mike excels at addressing the practical considerations facing clients as he develops litigation strategies, and he delivers creative solutions aligned with their business objectives.

Mike was a co-founder of Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP, which combined with Quarles in 2023.

Bar Admissions

• California

Education

• Judson Baptist College (A.S., highest honors, 1981)

• UC Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 1987)

• University of California, Riverside (B.A., magna cum laude, 1984)

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Seminar

• 26th Annual Paul Plevin Quarles Employment Law Update