Maddox, '01, Named a Top Labor & Employment Lawyer by Daily Journal

24 Jul 2018    

Jesse Maddox

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore partner, Jesse Maddox, '01, has been named a 2018 California “Top Labor & Employment Lawyer” by the Daily Journal.  This is the seventh year that one of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's attorneys has been selected to this list, which is released annually and recognizes the 75 California attorneys who are the “top in the field.”

Jesse was selected for his focus on defending employers throughout California in all aspects of labor and employment litigation. Most recently, Jesse won a unanimous jury verdict in favor of the City of Stockton in a pregnancy/gender discrimination and whistleblower retaliation case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California - Sacramento Division.

This was selected as a “Top Verdict” of 2017 by the Daily Journal as well as “Case of the Month” in the May edition of Trial’s Digest - the Fresno County Bar Bulletin.  The victory was obtained using a strategy that highlighted the bias of the plaintiff, specifically comments she made about her boss and his Mormon faith.

“By preparing witnesses and making them as identifiable as possible, you make it more personal so the jury understands there are real people involved, making the best decisions they can using their judgment,” said Jesse. “It’s not just some greedy corporation or governmental entity.”

Jesse is a Partner in our Fresno and Sacramento offices  and has litigated over 50 employment law actions in federal and state courts through all stages of litigation, including jury trials, bench trials, and appeals. He serves on the Executive Committees of the Firm's Litigation and Public Safety Practice Groups. Jesse is also a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.