Ryan D. Evans

Overview

Ryan Evans has over a decade of experience representing employers in labor and employment and business litigation matters. He advises employers across a wide range of industries and focuses on defending claims arising under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.

Ryan defends employers in employment disputes and works with clients to develop practical strategies aligned with business objectives. He has experience handling matters through arbitration and trial and has obtained favorable outcomes through strategic evaluation of liability and exposure.

Ryan also provides advice and counsel on day-to-day employment issues, including workplace investigations, personnel decisions, policy implementation, and compliance with California employment laws. He works closely with management and human resources professionals to identify risk and implement strategies designed to minimize exposure and reduce the likelihood of future disputes.

Experience

• Obtained a favorable arbitration award in a FEHA matter involving discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, substantially reducing the claimant’s asserted damages.
• Defended employer against FEHA discrimination and retaliation claims, achieving a favorable resolution following strategic evaluation of liability and exposure.
• Served as lead counsel in a breach of contract and fiduciary duty dispute through trial preparation, securing a favorable outcome.
• Negotiated favorable resolution of employment claims through mediation consistent with client business objectives.
• Advised employer regarding workplace investigation and personnel decisions involving potential discrimination and retaliation claims, mitigating litigation risk.

Honors

• 500 X – The Next Generation, Lawdragon, 2025
• Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2025
• Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40’s, Los Angeles Business Journal, 2025

Community

Ryan provides pro bono representation in immigration matters, including securing asylum relief through briefing and evidentiary advocacy.