Bradley D.Doucette
Associate
Labor & Employment
bdoucette@seyfarth.com
Brad enjoys working with businesses to obtain solutions to the complex legal issues impacting today’s workplace.
More About Brad
Workplace laws are complicated and ever-changing, especially for those who do business in California. Clients look to Brad for practical and innovative solutions to the legal, strategic, and operational challenges presented by wage-hour, privacy, labor, and employment law questions. He works to defend employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation.
Brad draws on his broad range of experience to assist clients with their labor and employment matters. He began his legal career as a general litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of disputes, before shifting primarily to employment law. Brad has defended both private and public entities in single-plaintiff age discrimination claims, complex wage and hour claims, and construction and general business disputes. His practice also involves general business litigation, public entity liability, and professional liability, including the representation of national and international businesses, as well as professionals, such as architects and engineers.
Brad is skilled in advising clients from diverse industries on contract formation and negotiation, risk management, liability defense, and employment and HR issues to help minimize litigation. Brad also has experience defending consumer reporting agencies in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation in both state and federal courts and real estate companies in tenant screening litigation involving the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA).
Brad draws on his broad range of experience to assist clients with their labor and employment matters. He began his legal career as a general litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of disputes, before shifting primarily to employment law. Brad has defended both private and public entities in single-plaintiff age discrimination claims, complex wage and hour claims, and construction and general business disputes. His practice also involves general business litigation, public entity liability, and professional liability, including the representation of national and international businesses, as well as professionals, such as architects and engineers.
Brad is skilled in advising clients from diverse industries on contract formation and negotiation, risk management, liability defense, and employment and HR issues to help minimize litigation. Brad also has experience defending consumer reporting agencies in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation in both state and federal courts and real estate companies in tenant screening litigation involving the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA).
- JD, Loyola Law School - Los Angeles
Entertainment Law Review, senior production editor
Wine and Spirits Law Society, co-president
Dean’s Service Award - BA, University of California, Irvine
Political Science
Dean’s Honor List
UC Irvine Men’s Rowing, scholar athlete
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, president
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
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Podcast
Sep 9, 2024
Policy Matters Podcast - Episode 43: Wage & Hour Enforcement in a Changing Political Landscape
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Media Mentions
04/01/2024
SHRM Cites Seyfarth Blog in "California Mandates Workplace Violence Prevention Plans” Article
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Blog Post
Mar 22, 2024
A Four-Day Workweek? What Employers Can Expect from Congress’ Newest Fight for a 32-Hour Workweek
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Attorney Publication
12/06/2023
Ilana Morady and Brad Doucette Write on Mandated Violence Prevention Plans Coming Soon to California Workplaces in Corporate Compliance Insights
- Co-Author, "A Four-Day Workweek? What Employers Can Expect from Congress’ Newest Fight for a 32-Hour Workweek," Wage & Hour Litigation Blog (March 22, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Coming Soon to California Workplaces: Mandated Violence Prevention Plans," Corporate Compliance Insights (December 6, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required For California Employers by July 2024," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 9, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - June 23, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - May 16, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 16, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - April 11, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 11, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Cannabis Receives a Welcome Push from The Alcoholic Beverage Industry, Leaving Regulators Buzzing," The Blunt Truth, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - March 17, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - March 3, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 3, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - February 17, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 17, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Policy Matters Newsletter - November 18, 2022," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Enter Sandman: Sleep and Occupational Safety at the Wheel," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2022); Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Wait A Minute Mr. Postman: Arrival From The Labor Commissioner?" California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 4, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Beat Goes On In California Though Federal ETS On Mute," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 20, 2022)
- Co-Author, "OSHA ETS Stayed Again — Supreme Court Characterizes ETS as Public Health Measure Outside of OSHA’s Jurisdiction," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Special Session – The U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on the OSHA COVID-19 ETS," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 7, 2022); Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 7, 2022)
- Co-Author, "AB 51—Preempted, or Not Preempted? That Remains the Question," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 16, 2021)
- Co-Author, "2015 Employment Bills Moving Through The CA Legislative Process," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2015)
- UC Irvine Young Alumni Council, member
Brad enjoys working with businesses to obtain solutions to the complex legal issues impacting today’s workplace.
More About Brad
Workplace laws are complicated and ever-changing, especially for those who do business in California. Clients look to Brad for practical and innovative solutions to the legal, strategic, and operational challenges presented by wage-hour, privacy, labor, and employment law questions. He works to defend employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation.
Brad draws on his broad range of experience to assist clients with their labor and employment matters. He began his legal career as a general litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of disputes, before shifting primarily to employment law. Brad has defended both private and public entities in single-plaintiff age discrimination claims, complex wage and hour claims, and construction and general business disputes. His practice also involves general business litigation, public entity liability, and professional liability, including the representation of national and international businesses, as well as professionals, such as architects and engineers.
Brad is skilled in advising clients from diverse industries on contract formation and negotiation, risk management, liability defense, and employment and HR issues to help minimize litigation. Brad also has experience defending consumer reporting agencies in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation in both state and federal courts and real estate companies in tenant screening litigation involving the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA).
Brad draws on his broad range of experience to assist clients with their labor and employment matters. He began his legal career as a general litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of disputes, before shifting primarily to employment law. Brad has defended both private and public entities in single-plaintiff age discrimination claims, complex wage and hour claims, and construction and general business disputes. His practice also involves general business litigation, public entity liability, and professional liability, including the representation of national and international businesses, as well as professionals, such as architects and engineers.
Brad is skilled in advising clients from diverse industries on contract formation and negotiation, risk management, liability defense, and employment and HR issues to help minimize litigation. Brad also has experience defending consumer reporting agencies in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation in both state and federal courts and real estate companies in tenant screening litigation involving the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA).
- JD, Loyola Law School - Los Angeles
Entertainment Law Review, senior production editor
Wine and Spirits Law Society, co-president
Dean’s Service Award - BA, University of California, Irvine
Political Science
Dean’s Honor List
UC Irvine Men’s Rowing, scholar athlete
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, president
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
-
Podcast
Sep 9, 2024
Policy Matters Podcast - Episode 43: Wage & Hour Enforcement in a Changing Political Landscape
-
Media Mentions
04/01/2024
SHRM Cites Seyfarth Blog in "California Mandates Workplace Violence Prevention Plans” Article
-
Blog Post
Mar 22, 2024
A Four-Day Workweek? What Employers Can Expect from Congress’ Newest Fight for a 32-Hour Workweek
-
Attorney Publication
12/06/2023
Ilana Morady and Brad Doucette Write on Mandated Violence Prevention Plans Coming Soon to California Workplaces in Corporate Compliance Insights
- Co-Author, "A Four-Day Workweek? What Employers Can Expect from Congress’ Newest Fight for a 32-Hour Workweek," Wage & Hour Litigation Blog (March 22, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Coming Soon to California Workplaces: Mandated Violence Prevention Plans," Corporate Compliance Insights (December 6, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required For California Employers by July 2024," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 9, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - June 23, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 23, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - May 16, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 16, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - April 11, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 11, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Cannabis Receives a Welcome Push from The Alcoholic Beverage Industry, Leaving Regulators Buzzing," The Blunt Truth, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - March 17, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - March 3, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 3, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Policy Matters Newsletter - February 17, 2023," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 17, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Policy Matters Newsletter - November 18, 2022," Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Enter Sandman: Sleep and Occupational Safety at the Wheel," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2022); Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Wait A Minute Mr. Postman: Arrival From The Labor Commissioner?" California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 4, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Beat Goes On In California Though Federal ETS On Mute," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 20, 2022)
- Co-Author, "OSHA ETS Stayed Again — Supreme Court Characterizes ETS as Public Health Measure Outside of OSHA’s Jurisdiction," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Special Session – The U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on the OSHA COVID-19 ETS," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 7, 2022); Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 7, 2022)
- Co-Author, "AB 51—Preempted, or Not Preempted? That Remains the Question," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 16, 2021)
- Co-Author, "2015 Employment Bills Moving Through The CA Legislative Process," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2015)
- UC Irvine Young Alumni Council, member