Ryan D. Evans
Partner
- Professional 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.
- Practice Areas
- Education and Admissions
Education
J.D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law, 2013
- Quarterfinalist, Hale Moot Court Honors Program
- Mediation Clinic
B.A., Arizona State University, 2006
- Majored in Human Communication
- Dean’s List
Admissions
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States District Court for the Central District of California
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
States Licensed
- California
- News, Honors, Publications & Speeches 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