AriHersher
Partner
Labor & Employment
ahersher@seyfarth.com
Ari represents employers in litigation, including the defense of wage and hour class and collective actions.
More About Ari
Ari centers his practice on employment litigation, including the defense of wage and hour class and collective actions arising out of alleged violations of the California Labor Code and/or the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ari’s practice also focuses on employment litigation of discrimination and harassment cases brought as single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff and class actions under federal and state statutory laws (including under the FEHA, Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA and CFRA). Ari also has experience litigating against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and with grievance resolution and labor arbitration.
In addition to his litigation practice, Ari represents and counsels employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, California Labor Code, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other state and federal statutes. Ari also provides day-to-day counseling and advice to clients about the various laws affecting the employment relationship, including employee complaints, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, and the interactive process.
Ari has handled matters for and provided counseling to clients in a variety of industries, including health care, construction, hospitality, retail, aerospace, food service, non-profit, and high technology. In addition, Ari has provided assistance to local pro bono community programs, including Project Homeless Connect, the Innocence Project, and the Federal Pro Bono Project (protecting prisoners’ rights).
Ari is listed for Employment Litigation in California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (Thomson Reuters) (2015-2020). He was also twice recognized by the San Francisco Bar Association’s Justice and Diversity Center for his “Outstanding Volunteer” work with San Francisco’s homeless population.
Prior to working for Seyfarth Shaw, Ari served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Fred K. Morrison of the California Third District Court of Appeal.
In addition to his litigation practice, Ari represents and counsels employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, California Labor Code, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other state and federal statutes. Ari also provides day-to-day counseling and advice to clients about the various laws affecting the employment relationship, including employee complaints, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, and the interactive process.
Ari has handled matters for and provided counseling to clients in a variety of industries, including health care, construction, hospitality, retail, aerospace, food service, non-profit, and high technology. In addition, Ari has provided assistance to local pro bono community programs, including Project Homeless Connect, the Innocence Project, and the Federal Pro Bono Project (protecting prisoners’ rights).
Ari is listed for Employment Litigation in California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (Thomson Reuters) (2015-2020). He was also twice recognized by the San Francisco Bar Association’s Justice and Diversity Center for his “Outstanding Volunteer” work with San Francisco’s homeless population.
Prior to working for Seyfarth Shaw, Ari served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Fred K. Morrison of the California Third District Court of Appeal.
- JD, Duke University School of Law
- BA, University of California, Los Angeles
Phi Beta Kappa
Honors Collegium Program
Latin Honors
Departmental Honors
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
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Legal Update
Sep 22, 2020
San Francisco Enacts Temporary Protections for COVID-Positive Workers And Applicants
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Recognition
Sep 3, 2020
Seyfarth’s Ari Hersher Named a National Law Journal 2020 “Trailblazer” for Crisis Leadership
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Media Mentions
Jun 2, 2020
Ari Hersher quoted in Workforce
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Media Mentions
Jun 2, 2020
Ari Hersher quoted in Workforce
- Named to The National Law Journal’s 2020 Trailblazers for Crisis Leadership (ALM Media Properties LLC)
- American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Section)
- San Francisco Bar Association
- Leonard M. Friedman Bar Association
- Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court
- Co-Author, "San Francisco Enacts Temporary Protections for COVID-Positive Workers And Applicants," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Predictive Scheduling Laws: What Are They, Where Do They Exist and Employers’ Reaction," Workforce (August 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Federal Enclaves: Islands Amidst a Sea of Cal-Peculiarities," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 6, 2017)
- "Living in Interesting Times: President Obama and the Rebirth of the Labor Movement," Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 2, No. 2 (June 2009)
- Speaker, "Employment Law in 2019: What’s Been Done & What’s To Come," KronosWorks Conference (November 12, 2019)
- Speaker, "Employment Law in 2018: What’s Been Done & What’s To Come," KronosWorks Conference (November 5, 2018)
- "Pre-suit Requests to Toll the Statute of Limitations in Class and Collective Actions," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 15, 2017)
- "Navigating Employee Privacy Issues in the Workplace," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 2, 2016)
- "Voir Dire and Jury Selection," Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court (December 2013)
- "Civility in the Legal Profession," Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court (September 2012)
- "Attorney Ethics and Social Media," Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court (December 2011)
- Speaker, "Civil Liberties and the War on Terror: A Constitutional Perspective," Leonard M. Friedman Bar Association, Sacramento, California (March 2009)
- "Employment Law Update," Employer Advisory Counsel Sonoma, California (January 2008)
Ari represents employers in litigation, including the defense of wage and hour class and collective actions.
More About Ari
Ari centers his practice on employment litigation, including the defense of wage and hour class and collective actions arising out of alleged violations of the California Labor Code and/or the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Ari’s practice also focuses on employment litigation of discrimination and harassment cases brought as single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff and class actions under federal and state statutory laws (including under the FEHA, Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA and CFRA). Ari also has experience litigating against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and with grievance resolution and labor arbitration.
In addition to his litigation practice, Ari represents and counsels employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, California Labor Code, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other state and federal statutes. Ari also provides day-to-day counseling and advice to clients about the various laws affecting the employment relationship, including employee complaints, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, and the interactive process.
Ari has handled matters for and provided counseling to clients in a variety of industries, including health care, construction, hospitality, retail, aerospace, food service, non-profit, and high technology. In addition, Ari has provided assistance to local pro bono community programs, including Project Homeless Connect, the Innocence Project, and the Federal Pro Bono Project (protecting prisoners’ rights).
Ari is listed for Employment Litigation in California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (Thomson Reuters) (2015-2020). He was also twice recognized by the San Francisco Bar Association’s Justice and Diversity Center for his “Outstanding Volunteer” work with San Francisco’s homeless population.
Prior to working for Seyfarth Shaw, Ari served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Fred K. Morrison of the California Third District Court of Appeal.
In addition to his litigation practice, Ari represents and counsels employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, California Labor Code, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other state and federal statutes. Ari also provides day-to-day counseling and advice to clients about the various laws affecting the employment relationship, including employee complaints, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, and the interactive process.
Ari has handled matters for and provided counseling to clients in a variety of industries, including health care, construction, hospitality, retail, aerospace, food service, non-profit, and high technology. In addition, Ari has provided assistance to local pro bono community programs, including Project Homeless Connect, the Innocence Project, and the Federal Pro Bono Project (protecting prisoners’ rights).
Ari is listed for Employment Litigation in California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (Thomson Reuters) (2015-2020). He was also twice recognized by the San Francisco Bar Association’s Justice and Diversity Center for his “Outstanding Volunteer” work with San Francisco’s homeless population.
Prior to working for Seyfarth Shaw, Ari served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Fred K. Morrison of the California Third District Court of Appeal.
- JD, Duke University School of Law
- BA, University of California, Los Angeles
Phi Beta Kappa
Honors Collegium Program
Latin Honors
Departmental Honors
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
Related Key Industries
Related News & Insights
-
Legal Update
Sep 22, 2020
San Francisco Enacts Temporary Protections for COVID-Positive Workers And Applicants
-
Recognition
Sep 3, 2020
Seyfarth’s Ari Hersher Named a National Law Journal 2020 “Trailblazer” for Crisis Leadership
-
Media Mentions
Jun 2, 2020
Ari Hersher quoted in Workforce
-
Media Mentions
Jun 2, 2020
Ari Hersher quoted in Workforce
- Named to The National Law Journal’s 2020 Trailblazers for Crisis Leadership (ALM Media Properties LLC)
- American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Section)
- San Francisco Bar Association
- Leonard M. Friedman Bar Association
- Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court
- Co-Author, "San Francisco Enacts Temporary Protections for COVID-Positive Workers And Applicants," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 22, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Predictive Scheduling Laws: What Are They, Where Do They Exist and Employers’ Reaction," Workforce (August 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Federal Enclaves: Islands Amidst a Sea of Cal-Peculiarities," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 6, 2017)
- "Living in Interesting Times: President Obama and the Rebirth of the Labor Movement," Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 2, No. 2 (June 2009)
- Speaker, "Employment Law in 2019: What’s Been Done & What’s To Come," KronosWorks Conference (November 12, 2019)
- Speaker, "Employment Law in 2018: What’s Been Done & What’s To Come," KronosWorks Conference (November 5, 2018)
- "Pre-suit Requests to Toll the Statute of Limitations in Class and Collective Actions," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 15, 2017)
- "Navigating Employee Privacy Issues in the Workplace," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 2, 2016)
- "Voir Dire and Jury Selection," Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court (December 2013)
- "Civility in the Legal Profession," Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court (September 2012)
- "Attorney Ethics and Social Media," Edward J. McFettridge Inns of Court (December 2011)
- Speaker, "Civil Liberties and the War on Terror: A Constitutional Perspective," Leonard M. Friedman Bar Association, Sacramento, California (March 2009)
- "Employment Law Update," Employer Advisory Counsel Sonoma, California (January 2008)