Employment & Class Action Mediator     

JJ Johnston is a nationally recognized and highly experienced employment and class action mediator with extensive knowledge of insurance coverage issues in employment disputes. With over 20 years of mediation experience and more than 30 years as an employment attorney, he has successfully resolved a broad spectrum of cases, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation, sexual harassment, prevailing wage disputes, fair pay act claims, and defamation. His deep understanding of EPLI and other coverage-related complexities allows him to guide parties through the insurance issues that can arise in employment litigation, helping to facilitate practical and informed settlement negotiations.

He has completed multiple certifications and trainings in mediation and negotiation, including the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Law and the Harvard Law School Negotiation Workshop. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators, and a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals . His mission is to help parties reach mutually beneficial outcomes, using his extensive legal knowledge and experience, his communication and listening skills, and his creative and collaborative approach. He has successfully mediated complex and high-stakes matters, and has earned a reputation for being fair, trustworthy, and effective.

The Right Choice to Mediate Your Case

Knowledge of Employment Law - Prior to becoming a full-time mediator, JJ practiced employment law almost exclusively. As a result, he has developed a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in this field. He remains committed to staying abreast of the latest trends and changes in employment law. That includes publishing a highly regarded monthly newsletter on employment law, which has been cited in a published opinion by the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

Preparation - Provided that the parties submit thorough and timely mediation briefs, there just is no excuse for a mediator not to be prepared and fully conversant with the facts and legal issues present in a case that has been submitted for mediation. JJ prepares meticulously for each mediation, and always devotes substantial time to reviewing the mediation briefs and any other documents provided to him prior to a mediation. All preparation time is included in the flat fee he charges.

Knowledge of Insurance issues - A thorough knowledge of insurance issues can be important in employment cases where there is coverage.  JJ is a former insurance defense lawyer and knowledgeable about insurance issues.

Follow-Up - If for any reason your case does not settle at the mediation proceeding, Mr. Johnston will follow up with the parties in a continuing effort to get the case resolved.

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"His contributions to both employment law and mediation have solidified his status as a respected and influential figure in the legal community."