Daniel Hutchinson

Description

Professional Overview

Daniel Hutchinson leads the firm’s Employment Practice Group, focusing on complex class actions that advance public interest. He has served as lead or co-lead counsel in cases that recovered over $800 million for clients across a wide range of industries, including employment discrimination, unpaid wages, ERISA, consumer protection, and financial fraud.

Areas of Practice

Primary Practice Areas

• Employment Law
• Class Action Litigation
• Discrimination Claims
• Wage and Hour Litigation
• ERISA & Employee Benefits
• Consumer Protection & Financial Fraud

Employment & Class Action Litigation Experience

Daniel has extensive experience representing employees and consumers in high-impact cases. Notable matters include:

• Representing Indian nationals in wage theft claims against Tata
• Achieving trial victory for IT workers in overtime claims against CSC
• Litigating discrimination claims of female managers at Costco
• Leading consumer protection cases against banks and financial services providers involving robocalls, resulting in historic settlements under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

His work spans diverse industries and frequently sets precedent in employment and consumer law.

Recognition & Awards

• Recognized by Law360 as one of the nation’s top employment lawyers under 40 (2014)
• Named Top 40 Under 40 by the Daily Journal (California)
• Listed among 50 Lawyers on the Fast Track by The Recorder

Professional Leadership & Speaking Engagements

Daniel has presented at national conferences on employment and consumer law, including events hosted by:

• American Bar Association – Section of Labor and Employment Law
• UCLA School of Law
• National Employment Lawyers Association
• Practising Law Institute
• Impact Fund
• Mason Judicial Education Program
• Consumer Attorneys of California

He also served as Board Chair for the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights.

Personal Background

Before joining law, Daniel worked as a public school teacher in Oakland, California (1999–2002). He currently resides in Oakland with his wife, Angelica, and their two children.