Executive Committee
- Gloria Allred
- Sam Bernstein
- Roy Black
- Benjamin Brafman
- Michael Burg
- Fernando Chavez
- Sam Cherry
- Morris Dees
- Tom Demetrio
- William Edwards
- Robert Eglet
- Geoffrey Fieger
- George Fleming
- Mark Geragos
- Tom Girardi
- Keith Givens
- Edward Hershewe
- Ed Hill
- Len Jacoby
- Lynn Johnson
- Gail Koff
- Mark Lanier
- Fred Levin
- Ramon Lopez
- Tom Mesereau
- Robert Michael
- Sheldon Miller
- Billy Murphy
- Howard Nations
- Richard Newsome
- Brian Panish
- Jerry Parker
- Jim Parkman
- Darryl Phillips
- Dan Ramsdell
- Mark Robinson
- James Rolshouse
- John Romano
- Sheldon J. Schlesinger
- Derek Sells
- Hezekiah Sistrunk
- Jock Smith
- Stephen Smith
- Harvey Weitz
DAN STORMER
Dan Stormer is a 1974 graduate of New York University School of Law, and a 1968 graduate of Wagner College. He has been a Civil Rights, International Human Rights and Constitutional lawyer for thirty-four years.
Mr. Stormer has been recognized internationally, nationally and locally as one of the top attorneys in the United States.
Mr. Stormer has repeatedly been listed among the "Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California," as well as in the "Top 10 Lawyers" in Southern California. He was recently named "Attorney of the Year" by the California Lawyer for his work in International Human Rights. As a result of a nationwide survey, he is listed among Lawdragon Magazine's "500 Leading Lawyers" and "500 Leading Litigators" in America. He has been profiled repeatedly by various legal periodicals, including The Daily Journal, Los Angeles Lawyer, California Law - Business, California Lawyer, and the Legal Exchange. He was named as one of the 10 top plaintiff-side employment lawyers in California by The Daily Journal. He was also named one of the top 5 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in California by Chambers U.S.A. - America's Leading Lawyers. His firm is listed among the top 4 firms in the same poll. He has been repeatedly named one of Southern California's SUPER LAWYERS by Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine. He is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Stormer is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the nation's leading civil rights, employment, and constitutional law attorneys. He has been repeatedly recognized in "The Best Lawyers in America," and the "Guide to the Worlds' Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers." He has presented at the "Arguments of the Masters" and the "Legends of Litigation."
Mr. Stormer has lectured and published extensively, including legal treatises and law reviews. He has taught at over 200 seminars and trial programs, including the national conventions for the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and other advocacy programs. He has also taught law school at Hastings College of Law, Loyola Law School, University of San Fernando Law School, Southwestern Law School and People's College of Law.
Mr. Stormer has been involved in over 70 published appellate decisions and has argued cases at all levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mr. Stormer has obtained a number of large verdicts. Among them are the following: In Martin v. Texaco, a verdict of $20.4 million was obtained for gender discrimination in employment.
In Zinzun v. City of Los Angeles, a verdict of $3.84 million was obtained for civil rights violations.
In Schell v. City of Los Angeles, Chief of Police Bernard Parks, et al., a verdict of $4.361 million was obtained. Included in that verdict was a punitive damage award of $500,000 against Chief of Police Bernard Parks and $250,000 against his assistant, Commander Watson.
In Ruiz v. Jackson, a jury awarded $1.6 million against a Sony Executive for coercing a Filipino woman into service as a domestic slave.
In Heaton v. Groberman, $2 million for wrongful death of a tenant who came into contact with bacteria from a failed septic system.
In Wysinger v. The Automobile Club of Southern California, the jury awarded $1.3 million in damages ($1 million in punitive damages) for a senior employee who was retaliated against for complaining of discrimination. In addition, the Court awarded $1.1 million in attorneys' fees and costs. Thus, the total award was $2.4 million. In Bonsangue v. ADP, a verdict of over $1 million was obtained for a claim of age discrimination.
In Troffer v. United States, a judgment of over $1 million was obtained on behalf of firefighters wrongfully excluded from a United States Air Force base without due process.
Mr. Stormer has been lead or co-counsel in dozens of other multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.
AWARDS / ACTIVITIES
- AWARD GIVEN BY / FOR YEAR Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition Super Lawyers 2008
- The Wagner Alumni Fellows Award - Law Wagner College 2008
- Top 10 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine 2008
- Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine 2008
- Super Lawyer Law and Politics Magazine 2008
- Best Lawyers in America Naifeh & Smith - National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers 2008
- The 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers The American Trial Lawyers Association 2007
- Certificate of Recognition Los Angeles City Council, Eric Garcetti - President 2007
- LGBT Award ACLU Foundation of Southern California 2007
- Fellow of the Dean's Roundtable Chapman University School of Law 2007
- The Top 500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America Lawdragon Magazine 2007
- Top 10 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine 2007
- Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine 2007
- Super Lawyer Law and Politics Magazine 2007
- Best Lawyers in America Naifeh & Smith -National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers 2007
- The Top 100 - California's Leading Lawyers Daily Journal 2006
- The Los Angeles Area's Best Lawyers Los Angeles Times - West Magazine 2006
- Certificate of Recognition For Outstanding Dedication to the Community California State Senate 2006
- Certificate of Appreciation In Honor of Dedication to Social Justice in the City of Los Angeles Los Angeles City Council 2006
- Lawdragon 3000 Leading Lawyers in America Lawdragon Magazine 2006
- Social Justice Award Occidental College - Urban & Environmental Policy Institute 2006
- Lawdragon 500 America's Leading Trial Lawyers Lawdragon Magazine 2006
- Top 500 Leading Litigators in America Lawdragon Magazine 2006
- Certificate of Recognition for Human Rights Legal Representation California State Assembly 2006
- Guide to the Worlds' Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers Euromoney Publications 2006
- Attorney of the Year - CLAY Award California Lawyer Magazine 2006
- Top 100 Lawyers Law and Politics Magazine 2006
- Super Lawyers Law and Politics Magazine 2006
- Best Lawyers in America Naifeh & Smith - National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers 2006
- Joseph Posner Award California Employment Lawyer's Association 2005
- The 500 Leading Lawyers in America Lawdragon Magazine 2005
- 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California Daily Journal Law Business Journal 2005
- Certificate of Recognition for Fighting Discrimination California State Assembly Resolution 2005
- Robert Kenny Award National Lawyers Guild 2005
- Super Lawyers Law and Politics Magazine 2005
- Top 10 Lawyers in Southern California Law and Politics Magazine 2005
- Top 100 Lawyers Law and Politics Magazine 2005
- Certified Ski Instructor - Alpine, Adaptive, Children's skiers
- Professional Ski Instructors of America 2004,2005,2006
- Fellow of the College Governors of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers 2004
- Top 100 Lawyers Law and Politics Magazine 2004
- Super Lawyers Award Law and Politics Magazine 2004
- Top 5 Employment Lawyers in California Chambers Publishing - America's Leading Business Lawyers 2003
- Honored Member America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,2005,2006
- 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California Law Business Journal 2000, 2001, 2002
- Honored Member Strathmore's Who's Who 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,2005,2006
- Guide to the Worlds' Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers
- Euromoney Publications 1999 Best Lawyers in America
- Naifeh & Smith -National Yearly Survey of America's Leading Lawyers 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- Los Angeles Office of the City Attorney's Commendation
- For outstanding contribution to the citizens of Los Angeles 1995 California Lt. Governor's Commendation
- For longstanding commitment to ensure equal justice and for service to the community 1995
- California Assembly Resolution Commitment to Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Public Interest Law 1995
- Pursuit of Justice Award California Women's Law Center 1995
- Top 10 Labor & Employment Lawyers in California Daily Journal 1991
- Clarence Darrow Award People's College of Law 1991
- Who's Who Various Who's Who Publications 1991-present
- Hollywood Fair Housing Council Award Hollywood Fair Housing Council 1989
- Pro Bono Firm of the Year Public Counsel Law Center 1987
- Pro Bono Service Award Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 1986
Other Activities
- Boards of Directors - Western Trial Lawyers Association - Past President
- Mental Health Advocacy Services - Board of Directors
- People's College of Law - Board of Trustees
- Silverlake Parks and Recreation - Sports Board
- National Lawyers Guild - Past President Los Angeles and Spokane Chapters
- La Junta Women's Center
- Western Law Center for Disability Rights
- Echo Park / Silverlake People's Child Care Center Volunteer Coaching
- John Marshall High School - Assistant Tennis Coach - Boys & Girls Varsity
- Various Youth Sports Leagues - Baseball (ages 6-adult), Soccer (ages 6-15), and Basketball (ages 6-15)
- Professional Ski Instructors of America (Focusing on teaching Quadriplegics and Paraplegics, as well as Alpine and Children's instruction)
- Adaptive Recreation Center's Foundation - Board of Directors
The American Trial Lawyers Association
