Evan D. Beecher, J.D. '11

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Evan D. Beecher of nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. has been elevated to principal. Beecher is an attorney in the firm’s Sacramento, California, office who represents public and private employers in labor and employment law matters and disputes including harassment, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination cases in both state and federal court as well as in arbitration and administrative hearings.

Beecher also defends employers in wage and hour matters, including class and representative action lawsuits. In addition, he provides advice and counsel to clients on a variety of employment practices including employee compensation and overtime exemptions, separation agreements, medical leaves of absence, employee handbooks and labor relations.

While attending law school, Beecher served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Gary Feess, United States District Court, Central District of California. Beecher was also chief managing editor of the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy.