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Deborah C. Saxe, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States

About

With over four decades of legal practice, Deborah C. Saxe transitioned to a full-time neutral role in private practice after a distinguished career as an employment litigator and appellate specialist. She has presided over hundreds of disputes, including complex class actions and multi-party employment matters. Her background includes serving as a partner at major international law firms where she co-chaired national wage and hour practice groups. She is recognized for her deep technical knowledge of California and federal labor laws.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
2014
Jones Day
Partner
Heller Ehrman LLP
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent author for the Daily Journal on employment arbitration and mediation topics
  • Speaker at the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Conferences
  • Contributor to CEB publications regarding California wage and hour law
  • Former Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section
  • Presenter for the California Lawyers Association on advanced mediation techniques

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned employment specialist known for resolving intricate wage and hour class actions and sensitive executive disputes through a combination of evaluative and facilitative techniques.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Federal Circuits
  • Multiple U.S. District Courts in California

Education

J.D.
UCLA School of Law
1978
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
1975

Distinction

One of the few neutrals with extensive experience as both a high-stakes defense litigator and a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

Reputation

She is highly regarded by both plaintiff and defense counsel for her persistence, legal acumen, and ability to resolve highly emotional and legally complex workplace disputes.