Case Manager: Chelsea Mangel
Glenn E. Lerman, Esq. has successfully settled over one thousand disputes as a mediator since 2007, focusing exclusively on employment law matters. As a mediator, Mr. Lerman draws upon 33 years of experience representing both employers and employees in equal measure to bring a clear, balanced point of view, free of prejudices or preferences. His experience as a trial lawyer gives him a real-life perspective on the multifaceted issues presented in employment matters, both legal and emotional, that can confront a mediator and act as obstacles to settlement. Having worked for a major law firm and founded a boutique employment firm, he has a broad and keen understanding of the economics of law, as well as an ability to effectively communicate with litigants from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. These skills, along with a judiciously-used sense of humor, create a unique combination: a mix of experience and temperament that makes him perfectly suited to mediate even the most complex and contentious employment cases.
For nearly 20 years prior to becoming a full-time mediator, Mr. Lerman enjoyed a litigation practice with an exclusive emphasis in all areas of employment law. He has conducted numerous trials, arbitrations, mediations and administrative hearings, and represented clients through trial in state and federal courts, and before numerous public agencies, including the California Labor Commissioner’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mr. Lerman has also counseled employers on day-to-day issues ranging from hiring, discipline and firing, to compliance, training and pre-litigation advice.
Mr. Lerman began his legal career at a preeminent full service law firm in Los Angeles, before forming his own boutique employment law firm managing a diverse case load on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, for clients ranging from large corporations and mid to small size businesses, to individuals and executives. He is admitted to practice before all California courts and federal courts in the Central District of California.
“Glenn Lerman is an excellent, effective mediator and a real pleasure to work with. I plan on using him again as a mediator and will recommend him to my colleagues.”
“Glenn Lerman is, without question, one of the best labor/employment mediators in California. I’ve recommended him to my colleagues on BOTH sides of disputes and will continue to use Glenn as long as he’s mediating. Glenn not only knows the applicable laws and issues better than most mediators (that claim to be “employment law” experts), but he also has certain intangibles that are very important to resolving disputes and that other mediators simply do not possess. He has a gift with people. Glenn makes sure to listen and get to know my clients and their while also ensuring that – with professionalism and respect – my clients also understand the risks and weaknesses of their respective claims. Glenn is my go-to employment/labor mediator.”
“Glenn Lerman is an excellent, effective mediator and a real pleasure to work with. I plan on using him again as a mediator and will recommend him to my colleagues.”
“Glenn Lerman is, without question, one of the best labor/employment mediators in California. I’ve recommended him to my colleagues on BOTH sides of disputes and will continue to use Glenn as long as he’s mediating. Glenn not only knows the applicable laws and issues better than most mediators (that claim to be “employment law” experts), but he also has certain intangibles that are very important to resolving disputes and that other mediators simply do not possess. He has a gift with people. Glenn makes sure to listen and get to know my clients and their while also ensuring that – with professionalism and respect – my clients also understand the risks and weaknesses of their respective claims. Glenn is my go-to employment/labor mediator.”
“Glenn was very effective in this case that involved a highly sensitive/emotional issue. He was able to address that issue with the plaintiff and resolve the case.”
“Glenn is one of the best mediators ever.”
“Glenn is one of the most excellent mediators. Always a joy to work with him.”
“Mr. Lerman assisted the parties in reaching a resolution in three similar but separate employment discrimination cases. This was a herculean task to complete in one day, but Mr. Lerman pulled it off by keeping the parties on task.”