For over 40 years, Paul L. Bressan focused his practice on labor and employment law, and representing management. Preceding his retirement in 2020, Mr. Bressan practiced before federal and state courts and the National Labor Relations Board, and represented clients in proceedings before various agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state employment agencies throughout the United States.

Mr. Bressan has defended cases involving race, national origin, disability, sex and age discrimination, compensation claims, sexual harassment and wrongful termination matters. He has advised both large and small companies on policies and procedures to follow to avoid these types of litigation and that provide a solid defense in the event that litigation does ensue. He also represented clients in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and arbitrations, and advised clients on the preparation of personnel policies and strategies.

Mr. Bressan is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell and selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment by American Lawyer Media in conjunction with Martindale Hubbell.

Mr. Bressan’s published opinions include:

  • Californians for Population Stabilization v. Tata Sons Limited, et al., 58 Cal. App. 4th 273 (Cal. App. 6th Dist. 1997)
  • Fortino, et al. v. Quasar Co., 950 F.2d 389 (7th Cir. 1991)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Colgate-Palmolive Co., 586 F. Supp. 1341 (S.D.N.Y. 1984)
  • Donovan v. Burger King Corp., 675 F.2d 516 (2d Cir. 1982) (Second Chair)
  • Donovan v. Burger King Corp., 672 F.2d 221 (1st Cir. 1982) (Second Chair)

Mr. Bressan earned his J.D. at Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and received his B.A. cum laude in English at Fordham University.