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.
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.
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.
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.