Eric W.May
Associate
Labor & Employment
emay@seyfarth.com
Eric finds innovative solutions to achieve his clients' goals in defending them from complex class actions and single-plaintiff litigation.
More About Eric
Clients value their employees, and are never happy when a disgruntled employee files a lawsuit against them. Employers look to Eric to efficiently investigate the claims, defend the lawsuit, and provide practical advice to resolve litigation.
Eric began his practice in general business litigation nearly 10 years ago before shifting to employment defense. He noticed that many of his clients faced employment litigation arising out of the myriad of complex matters faced by California employers. Eric's prior experience provides him with an understanding of employer's motivations for resolving conflicts with their employees, both before and after a lawsuit is filed.
Eric focuses his practice on employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, misclassification, wage-and-hour litigation, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, reasonable accommodations and access matters, and unfair business practice litigation under California Business & Professions Code Section 17200 in both state and federal court.
In his practice, Eric regularly checks in with his clients to provide updates on how he has advanced their cases to achieve their litigation goals. He cross-references current cases with prior ones to ensure streamlined efficiency with written work product.
Eric loves working alongside other Seyfarth attorneys who are experienced in the field of employment litigation. No two cases are the same, and the group offers innovative solutions to complex lawsuits.
Eric began his practice in general business litigation nearly 10 years ago before shifting to employment defense. He noticed that many of his clients faced employment litigation arising out of the myriad of complex matters faced by California employers. Eric's prior experience provides him with an understanding of employer's motivations for resolving conflicts with their employees, both before and after a lawsuit is filed.
Eric focuses his practice on employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, misclassification, wage-and-hour litigation, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, reasonable accommodations and access matters, and unfair business practice litigation under California Business & Professions Code Section 17200 in both state and federal court.
In his practice, Eric regularly checks in with his clients to provide updates on how he has advanced their cases to achieve their litigation goals. He cross-references current cases with prior ones to ensure streamlined efficiency with written work product.
Eric loves working alongside other Seyfarth attorneys who are experienced in the field of employment litigation. No two cases are the same, and the group offers innovative solutions to complex lawsuits.
- JD, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- BA, University of California, Berkeley
History and Legal Studies
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
Related Services
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in several employment and business disputes.
- Successfully defended clients at administrative hearings, including the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.
- Won appellate cases before the California Court of Appeal and the US Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit.
- Negotiated and obtained numerous favorable settlements.
- Successfully assisted companies in DLSE and EEOC charges and investigations.
- Advised employees with respect to employment policies and employee handbooks.
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Jul 29, 2021
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- Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters) (2015-2018)
- Co-Author, "FEHA Promotion Claims Accrue Upon Knowledge Of Denial, And Defendants Get Costs Only If Suit Was Groundless," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 29, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Arbitration Agreement Enforced on Behalf of Nonsignatory," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 24, 2017)
- “Recent Decisions Continue to Reshape the Law Regarding Copyright Protection for Fictional Characters,” Bloomberg (July 2014)
- “Copyright Protection for Fictional Characters,” Bloomberg (June 2012)
Eric finds innovative solutions to achieve his clients' goals in defending them from complex class actions and single-plaintiff litigation.
More About Eric
Clients value their employees, and are never happy when a disgruntled employee files a lawsuit against them. Employers look to Eric to efficiently investigate the claims, defend the lawsuit, and provide practical advice to resolve litigation.
Eric began his practice in general business litigation nearly 10 years ago before shifting to employment defense. He noticed that many of his clients faced employment litigation arising out of the myriad of complex matters faced by California employers. Eric's prior experience provides him with an understanding of employer's motivations for resolving conflicts with their employees, both before and after a lawsuit is filed.
Eric focuses his practice on employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, misclassification, wage-and-hour litigation, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, reasonable accommodations and access matters, and unfair business practice litigation under California Business & Professions Code Section 17200 in both state and federal court.
In his practice, Eric regularly checks in with his clients to provide updates on how he has advanced their cases to achieve their litigation goals. He cross-references current cases with prior ones to ensure streamlined efficiency with written work product.
Eric loves working alongside other Seyfarth attorneys who are experienced in the field of employment litigation. No two cases are the same, and the group offers innovative solutions to complex lawsuits.
Eric began his practice in general business litigation nearly 10 years ago before shifting to employment defense. He noticed that many of his clients faced employment litigation arising out of the myriad of complex matters faced by California employers. Eric's prior experience provides him with an understanding of employer's motivations for resolving conflicts with their employees, both before and after a lawsuit is filed.
Eric focuses his practice on employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, misclassification, wage-and-hour litigation, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, reasonable accommodations and access matters, and unfair business practice litigation under California Business & Professions Code Section 17200 in both state and federal court.
In his practice, Eric regularly checks in with his clients to provide updates on how he has advanced their cases to achieve their litigation goals. He cross-references current cases with prior ones to ensure streamlined efficiency with written work product.
Eric loves working alongside other Seyfarth attorneys who are experienced in the field of employment litigation. No two cases are the same, and the group offers innovative solutions to complex lawsuits.
- JD, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- BA, University of California, Berkeley
History and Legal Studies
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
Related Services
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in several employment and business disputes.
- Successfully defended clients at administrative hearings, including the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.
- Won appellate cases before the California Court of Appeal and the US Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit.
- Negotiated and obtained numerous favorable settlements.
- Successfully assisted companies in DLSE and EEOC charges and investigations.
- Advised employees with respect to employment policies and employee handbooks.
Related News & Insights
-
Legal Update
Jul 29, 2021
FEHA Promotion Claims Accrue Upon Knowledge Of Denial, And Defendants Get Costs Only If Suit Was Groundless
-
Blog Post
Jul 23, 2019
Ninth Circuit Narrowly Construes The First Amendment’s Ministerial Exception For Religious Institution Employers
-
Legal Update
May 24, 2017
Arbitration Agreement Enforced on Behalf of Nonsignatory
- Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters) (2015-2018)
- Co-Author, "FEHA Promotion Claims Accrue Upon Knowledge Of Denial, And Defendants Get Costs Only If Suit Was Groundless," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 29, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Arbitration Agreement Enforced on Behalf of Nonsignatory," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 24, 2017)
- “Recent Decisions Continue to Reshape the Law Regarding Copyright Protection for Fictional Characters,” Bloomberg (July 2014)
- “Copyright Protection for Fictional Characters,” Bloomberg (June 2012)