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Workplace Legal APLC

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

Jeffrey S. Sloan is the Managing Shareholder of Workplace Legal APLC where he advises employers, executives, professionals, and businesses on a wide range of employment law and workplace matters. His practice focuses on Employment Law - Management, including designing HR infrastructures, litigating single plaintiff and class action disputes, and providing day-to-day advice and counsel to businesses on employee hiring, discipline, leave of absence, and termination strategies.

For more than 30 years, Jeffrey has represented clients across a broad range of industries, including Fortune 500 companies, international airlines, construction firms, technology companies, restaurants, law firms, and medical groups. He works closely with business owners, management teams, and corporate leadership to address workplace challenges, resolve disputes, and develop practical employment policies and procedures that align with business objectives.

Jeffrey is also a frequent author and speaker on employment law issues. He has contributed to publications and presented before trade groups, conferences, professional associations, and corporations on topics involving California employment law, workplace compliance, human resources practices, employee relations, and litigation trends.

Before founding Workplace Legal APLC, Jeffrey was an Equity Partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin LLP. Earlier in his career, he co-founded and served as Managing Partner of Sloan Pratt LLP, a San Francisco labor and employment law boutique, and practiced as an associate attorney in the litigation department of Heller Ehrman LLP.

Works at
Workplace Legal APLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Workplace Legal APLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Cornell University, M.M.H.
  • Stanford University, A.B.
  • University of California - Los Angeles, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • California, December 1991

Affiliations

  • California Lawyers Association, Labor & Employment Law Section - Member

Client Testimonials

Jeff Sloan and his team at Workplace Legal have been representing us for about 5 years now. While dealing with legal issues, complex employee situations and compliance with CA law can be quite challenging, Jeff truly makes this as stress free as possible. He is incredibly detail oriented and picks up on the little nuances of each situation, while also being able to see the big picture and the impact each decision will have on our organization both short term and long term. He is highly strategic in his approach and with his guidance, taking the time to understand every unique situation, and welcomes collaboration when exploring different alternatives and possible solutions. Jeff is also highly skilled at helping us craft, formulate and prepare for difficult conversations. In fact, there have been quite a few situations that I do not think would have resulted in a positive outcome, had I not first consulted with Jeff. He truly understands the law, and how to use it towards your advantage. His team is equally knowledgeable, helpful and truly care about providing exceptional service to their clients. I know we can rely on Jeff and his team, as they have proven to be very responsive and make themselves available whenever we need their help. The cherry on top is that he has a great sense of humor and awesome personality. Despite the challenging situations that have come up along the way, our calls and meetings always feel very positive, optimistic, and like I not only have a great lawyer on my side, but also like I have a super smart friend who has my back!

Eve Grau (Royal Ambulance)

San Leandro, CA

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
Awards:
  • National “Top Rated Lawyer” in Employment Law (American Lawyer magazine) 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  • “Best Employment Lawyers in San Francisco” (Expertise.com) 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

  • National “AV Preeminent” Rating in Employment Law (Martindale Avvo) 2013-2026

  • Northern California “Super Lawer” in Employment Law (Super Lawyers magazine) 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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