Legal Expertise

Zachary Spear is an attorney in MSK's Labor & Employment practice group. Mr. Spear has extensive experience managing commercial, labor & employment, and pre-lawsuit litigation disputes in state and federal courts. He has represented and advised a large range of companies, including film production houses and television production studios. 

Representative Matters

• Won summary judgment on all claims for defense in single-plaintiff employment action*
• Defeated novel CCP 1281.98 motion seeking to cancel arbitration on behalf of employer*
• Favorably resolved dispute as lead negotiator on behalf of warehouse against former customer*
• One of two associates on team that secured bench trial verdict of no money owed (client was facing exposure in the high seven-to-eight-figure range)*

*Indicates matters handled prior to joining MSK

Professional, Business and civic Affiliations

• Secretary and Board Member, Angel Flight West, Inc. 

Other Career Experience

• Associate, Buchalter
• Associate, Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman LLP 
• Judicial Extern, U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila 
• Judicial Intern, Contra Costa County Superior Court