Jennifer E. Douglas is head of the firm’s labor and employment department. She has been a lawyer for 25 years with extensive experience in all manner of employment issues including wage and hour, discrimination, reasonable accommodation, leaves of absence, and implementing state and federal regulations. She often analyzes legal risks associated with hiring, disciplining and firing in order to counsel clients with these employment decisions. Although counseling is the key to DP&F’s employment practice, Jennifer is a trained and experienced litigator who protects her clients’ interests when litigation becomes necessary.

Samantha Pungprakearti (“Poong-pre-ket”) is an attorney focusing on employment law and business disputes. Ms. Pungprakearti focuses her practice on ensuring employers are well equipped to comply with California’s ever-evolving legal landscape. Ms. Pungprakearti takes great pride in advising clients on employment matters, to make California a better place to work and do business. This includes providing engaging sexual harassment prevention training, investigations, and up-to-date advice on COVID-19 obligations.