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October 30, 2015

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M ax David N orris acr9kk@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/maxnorris

** ******* ****** **** *****, CA 9 0803 415-***-****

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW, San Francisco, CA

Juris Doctor, 2012 (Sat for the California Bar in July 2012)

CALI/Witkin Award, Highest Grade in Employment Discrimination (Upper Division), Fall 2011

Outstanding Achievement in Pro Bono Award, Over 165 hours dedicated to pro bono

3L Class President, Associated Students of University of California Hastings (2011-12)

President, Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation (2011-12)

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, OR

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2006

Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society)

LEGAL EXPERIENCE:

DIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, Long Beach, CA

Staff Counsel, December 31, 2012 to Present

Represent the Labor Commissioner as sole counsel in over 100 concurrent cases prosecuting Public Works contractors for

various statutory violations of the Labor Code. Contractors on Public Works projects are required to keep certified payroll

records with an accurate accounting of days and hours worked, but also the correct worker classification based upon the work

performed. Deputy Labor Commissioners complete investigations and audits of these projects and issue Civ il Wage and

Penalty Assessments. I am responsible for prosecuting those contractors in an administrative hearing pursuant to Labor Code

section 1742. As with all litigation, a large amount of my time is spent at meditations, settlement conferences, as well as

drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, while fighting to preserve the regulatory and enforcement goals of the

Division, in the process collecting and processing millions of dollars worth of wages and penalties. Hearings in these matters

are both document and testimony heavy, often involving binders and binders of detailed documents, as well as many witnesses

on both sides. Post Hearing Briefs are usually ordered by the Hearing Officer to address legal issues that arose during the

hearing. I am also responsible for collections, both on settlements and decisions.

Beyond my responsibilities in Public Works, I represent workers and the Labor Commissioner in de novo appeals of Order,

Decision or Awards in Superior Court (Bermans). Advise the Labor Commissioner and DLSE enforcement staff on

Legislative updates, including the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, and AB1897 (Client Employer Liability).

Assist in drafting memorandum explaining changes in the Division's enforcement procedures. Presenting internal memos

released by the Labor Commissioner to District Office staff in the Division's ongoing effort to keep enforcement efforts in

line with the most recent updates to the Labor Code and decisions of the judiciary.

SIEGEL LEWITTER & MALKANI, Oakland, CA

Law Clerk / Attorney, October 2012 to December 2012

Assisted in various litigation tasks in preparation for two FEHA Discrimination trials including drafting Motions in Limine,

trial brief, jury instructions and jury verdict forms. Drafted two successful oppositions to motions for summary judgment in a

complex FEHA age-discrimination case involving an indirect employer, a training program and a failure to prevent age

discrimination claim. Made an ex parte court appearance, my first as an attorney.

LEGAL AID SOCIETY - EMPLOYMENT LAW CENTER, San Francisco, CA

Law Clerk and Legal Advocate, August 2011 to May 2012

Represented clients in administrative proceedings at the California Labor Commissioner and the California Unemployment

Insurance Appeal Board. Handled a full range of hearing preparation and presentation responsibilities, including witness

preparation, document submission, direct and cross examination, and closing statements. Settled or won every hearing.

Secured over $25,000 for a client through a Division of Labor Standards Enforcement administrative hearing; second-chaired

the de novo Superior Court trial to oppose the appeal of that decision at the request of the Division of Labor Standards

Enforcement attorney handling the appeal. Updated and revised the Workers Rights Clinic Employment Law Manual to

reflect current Federal and California employment law.

Hastings Workers Rights Clinic - Legal Counselor, January 2011 to May 2011

Interviewed clients and identified work-related legal issues, providing direction and information on employment related topics.

LAW OFFICES OF BROOK MEAKINS, PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY, Oakland, CA

Law Clerk, August 2010 to May 2012

Working remotely to draft pleadings, discovery and demand letters in employment-related and other plaintiff-side civil cases.

LAW OFFICES OF BRUCE R. BERNSTEIN, PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY, San Francisco, CA

Legal Intern, November 2010 to May 2012

Assist in preparing discovery-related documents, motions, mediation briefs and correspondence.

LAW OFFICES OF JEREMY PASTERNAK, PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY, San Francisco, CA

Law Clerk, May 2011 to August 2011

Assisted with plaintiff-side employment litigation including client intake, drafting demand letters, conducting legal research and

writing various motions, including an Affirmative Motion for Summary Adjudication in a wage and hour dispute.

THE HONORABLE RALPH ZAREFSKY, U. S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE, Central District of California

Judicial Extern, May 2010 - August 2010

Drafted Review and Recommend memoranda for writs of habeas corpus. Composed memoranda regarding abuse in the

discovery process.

THE ACCESS CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR COURT, San Francisco, CA

Volunteer Advocate, January 2010 - May 2010

Prepared pro se litigants to file claims in civil matters including civil harassment, name changes, and small claims.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADVOCACY PROJECT, San Francisco, CA

Volunteer Advocate, September 2009 - January 2010

Advocated on behalf of low-income clients applying for General Assistance, SSI, Food Stamps and other benefit programs.



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