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Michael A. Laurenson

Practice
Employment Law
Contact

San Francisco

275 Battery Street
Suite 2000
San Francisco, CA 94111

Ph: (415) 986-5900
Fax: (415) 986-8054


 

Michael A. Laurenson is a litigation partner in the Employment Group. Mr. Laurenson represents public and private entities in employment matters in federal and state court, with a focus on wrongful termination and discrimination claims. He has successfully tried numerous cases before judges and juries and argued appellate matters in state and federal court. Mr. Laurenson also advises and trains employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Laurenson served for five years in the United States Navy. He was Weapons Officer for two deployments in support of the Persian Gulf War, and also served as ship's Legal Officer, providing counsel to captain and crew on both military and civilian matters

Admissions

California

Memberships

San Francisco Bar Association
University of San Francisco School of Law, Board of Governors
American Inns of Court

Community Involvement

Mr. Laurenson volunteers as an advocacy coach for local high schools and law schools and serves as a panelist and instructor at various attorney training programs.

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Education

J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law, 1997

  • Moot Court Board

B.A., English Literature, University of Virginia, 1989 

  • Men's Glee Club

Honors

McFetridge Award recipient for Outstanding Trial Advocacy