Jury and bench trial experiences shape Dan M. Forman’s strategies when defending California employers against employee claims in any forum.  Forman’s knowledge expands beyond traditional employment law to the developing field of trade secret litigation where he has successfully prosecuted and defended complicated cases. 

Forman’s vast litigation experience also allows him to adeptly utilize alternative dispute resolution techniques to achieve efficient and expedited results in cases with high financial exposure.

His representation background extends throughout state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution venues. Forman represents clients before a wide range of regulatory agencies, including California’s Labor Commissioner, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Employment Development Department, Equal Employment Opportunity and similar agencies.

In addition to achieving favorable results in litigation, Forman advises California clients on the full gamut of employment topics in an effort to avoid claims altogether.

Forman counsels service providers, high tech companies, insurance agencies, garment manufacturers, financial institutions, health and medical industry clients.  He advises and drafts wage and hour policies, employment and severance agreements, covenants-not-to-compete and trade secret confidentiality agreements, collective bargaining and WARN Act compliance. 

To help employers and business executives stay ahead of emerging legal issues, such as social media, employee retention and competitive agreements, Forman frequently provides employers and clients updates by his participation in various industry webinars and presentations.

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1991

University of Wisconsin, Graduate studies in French literature, 1988

Indiana University, B.A., Deans’ list, 1986

Publications

“What Labor/Employment Lawyers Need to Know About the Impact of Lopez v. Pacific Maritime,” ExecSense Webinars, May 2011

“Blogging and Tweets: Social Networking in the Workplace”, LexVid Webinars, January 2011

“Updating, Drafting and Negotiating Employment Agreements for Labor and Employment Clients in 2011- Tips and Best Practices,” ExecSense Webinars, December 2010

“How Labor/Employment Lawyers Can Help Their Clients Legally Monitor Employee E-Mails,” ExecSense Webinars, January 2010

“Understanding the Instant Impact of Halpert v. Manhattan Apartments on Employment Lawyers and Their Clients,” ExecSense Webinars, October 2009

“Adding Value in ADR,” Inside the Minds: Preparing for Alternative Dispute Resolution Cases, Aspatore Books, 2007

“Alternative Dispute Resolution: Prepare for Resolution Through Arbitration or Mediation,” Inside the Minds: Mediation and Arbitration Best Practices, Aspatore Books, 2007

Presentations

“Keeping Star Employees,” Employer Resource Institute’s National Employment Law Update, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 2010

“Keeping Star Employees,” Employer Resource Institute’s California Employment Law Update, San Francisco, November 2010

“Protecting the Crown Jewels: Confidential Information and the Mobile Workforce,” Ontario, California, November 2009

“Employee Privacy and Social Media,” Employer Resource Institute’s California Employment Law Update, San Francisco, November 2009

“Fair Fighting Over Jobs: Unfair Competition Law and Employer-Employee Relations,” Los Angeles County Bar Antitrust Section, December 2009

“Defense Strategy, Discovery and Settlement,” Bridgeport Continuing Education 2008 Wage & Hour Litigation Conference, December 2008

“Mediation and Pre-Dispute Resolution and Investigation,” ABA’s Employment Law Litigation Skills Training, Newport Beach, April 2008

“Solutions to Growing Workplace Violence Concerns”, Pasadena, Council on Education in Management, Pasadena, July 2007

Professional Affiliations / Leadership / Awards

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated 

Pacific Coast Soccer Club, President, 2012

Topic Advisor to ExecSense's Editor-In-Chief

Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, Employment and Labor Law, 2010

Southern California Super Lawyers
      Employment and Labor Law, 2007, 2009, and 2010

Red Cross of Southern California, Director

Civic Activities

Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Shofarim

Pro Bono

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Pro Tem