Jason W. Kearnaghan

Jason W. Kearnaghan is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Kearnaghan specializes in labor and employment matters on behalf of management. Prior to joining Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, Mr. Kearnaghan practiced business litigation in the health care context. His practice included contractual disputes and managed care liability for Fortune 500 health care service providers and subsidiaries. Mr. Kearnaghan also served in the United States Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps, as a trial attorney in criminal prosecution.

Education

• J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1999
• B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara, 1995

Admissions

• California
• Minnesota
• U.S. District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Districts

Articles

Co-authored the article "Recent Developments in Medicine and Law" published in the Winter 2005 edition of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Law Journal.

Labor & Employment Law Blog Articles

• "Sheppard Mullin Wins Major Victory in Challenge to 12-Hour Shift Pay Practices", January 3, 2008
• "California Supreme Court Grants Pre-Class Certification Access to Class Member Contact Information", February 21, 2007