David Cheng is the Office Managing Partner for FordHarrison's Los Angeles office. He focuses his practice on complex business disputes and wage and hour class and collective action cases brought under both federal and state law.
David has successfully handled all aspects of litigation, from initial investigation to trial in both individual and class action matters. He is experienced litigating in both state and federal court, as well as private arbitration.
David also handles a broad range of employment litigation matters, and regularly counsels employers on hiring practices, background checks, terminations, workplace investigations, reductions in work force issues, and litigation avoidance practices. David also provides guidance to employers regarding negotiation of separation agreements, drafting employment handbooks, policies, and procedures, and various issues related to wage and hour compliance. David focuses his practice on proactive assistance to clients, in order to avoid actionable conduct relating to employment issues in the future and in line with his clients' business needs and goals.
Prior to joining FordHarrison, David was an attorney at a plaintiff-side law firm that represented individuals both in labor and employment law and consumer-related disputes, which provides him with great insight into the potential challenges that companies often face in litigation.