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Johnny Darnell Griggs
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Biography
Complex Business Litigation And Employment Attorney
Johnny Darnell Griggs is an attorney with an exemplary record of achievement. Mr. Griggs is an award-winning litigator who has handled all aspects of complex business litigation, includingdefense and prosecution of claims related to business torts and complex business transactions, prosecution and defense of real estate and real estate related claims, defense of toxic tort claims, and defense of land subsidence claims. Mr. Griggs has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, as well as before arbitration tribunals. He is also recognized as an expert in employment law (including, among other things, privacy, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, diversity and elimination of bias in the workplace). Mr. Griggs serves as an HR consultant specializing in organizational development, workplace investigations and training, and expert witness services. He is a popular speaker on issues pertaining to public education reform, civil rights, diversity and inclusion, and elimination of bias in the legal profession.
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Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
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Location
GriggsLittle APC
445 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3100, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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Johnny Darnell Griggs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Johnny brings an unsurpassed gravitas and professionalism to all of his clients and their matters. His superb judgment and abilities are the product of his top-notch education and career experiences as an attorney, business advisor, educator, author, entrepreneur, and community leader. Johnny is a vigorous advocate in the courtroom and the boardroom. I endorse him without reservation."
Kent Halkett
Litigation lawyer
Cecily Brewster
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Top Black Attorney, Los Angeles Focus Magazine
2006
Community Service Award, African-American Insurance Professionals Association
2003
Los Angeles City Council Commendation for Public Service, Los Angeles City Council Commendation
2001
Pro Bono Civil Rights Award, American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California
1993
Top 25 California Lawyers under the Age of 45, Los Angeles Daily Journal
1992
Los Angeles County Commendation for Public Service, Los Angeles County Commendation
1991
Loren Miller Lawyer-of-the-Year Award, Langston Bar Association
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founding and Managing Partner, GRIGGSLITTLE LAW PLC
2017 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Irvine University College of Law
2014 - 2018
Litigation and Employment Partner, Nolan Heimann, LLP
2011 - 2014
Litigation and Employment Partner, Zuber Lawler & Del Duca, LLP
2009 - 2011
Litigation and Employment Partner, Reddock, Wells & Griggs, LLP
2008 - 2009
Litigation and Employment Partner, Adorno Yoss Alvarado & Smith
2007 - 2008
Litigation and Employment Partner, Greenberg Glusker
2005 - 2007
Chairman & CEO, Urban Education Partnership
1994 - 2004
Litigation and Employment Partner, Sidley Austin
Education
1983
Yale Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Lewis and Clark College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Abraham Lincoln University Law School Commencement
Commencement Speech
2014
Spring Taxation Conference
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
2014
National Association of African Americans in Human Resources
Preparing HR for Deposition and Trial
2014
Human Resources Conference
"Preparing HR for Deposition and Trial"
2011
State Bar of California
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession: A Quarter Century Retrospective
2011
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law
2009
Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
2004
Public Education Network No Child Left Behind Hearings
Public Education Network No Child Left Behind Hearings
2004
Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles
Recent Amendments to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act
Publications
2016
Inglewood Today News
"New Ordinance Doubles Paid Sick Leave for Los Angeles Employees"
2016
Inglewood Today News
“The Fairest of Them All?”
2016
Inglewood Today News
“Employee or Independent Contractor? It Depends . . .”
2016
Inglewood Today News
“The Non-Exempt Shall Inherit the Earth”
2016
Inglewood Today News
“Thy Will Be Done”
2016
Law Practice Today (ABA)
"Overcoming the Succession Planning Conundrum"
2002
Los Angeles Daily Journal
"Circuit City Ruling Shelves Most Arbitration Clauses"
2001
Los Angeles Daily Journal
"Investigate and Remedy"
2000
California Litigation
“Sexual Harassment in Law Firms: The Cobbler’s Children Revisited”
2000
Los Angeles Daily Journal
“Stressed Out”
2000
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
"Lady Justice Not Blind to Sexual Harassment in Law Firms"
1999
Los Angeles Daily Journal
"Lone Harasser"
Languages
English