Don Samuels offers 40 years of experience in the areas of employment law and litigation. He is a passionate advocate and trusted advisor to his clients with a strong reputation for his in-depth knowledge of the law, high standards, practical approach, integrity and understanding of client needs. Don has a client base that spans from S&P 500 companies and manufacturing enterprises to city governments and start-up technology companies. While covering all aspects of employment law and all phases of litigation, Don represents employers throughout the United States and holds licenses in Colorado, California, Washington, Connecticut, Arizona and Texas. Don’s extensive experience specifically includes: 

• Wage and hour issues, including class and collective actions 
• Discrimination and wrongful termination claims 
• Sexual and racial harassment claims 
• Whistleblower and retaliation claims
• Enforcement of non-compete and restrictive covenants
• Drafting employee handbooks, employment agreements and severance agreements 
• In-house training on sexual harassment, performance management, hiring practices and Golden Rule Management (SM)

Don is also an employment law arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, an ex officio member of the board of directors of the Colorado Judicial Institute and mentor at Denver University Law School.