Atty. Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl

Atty. Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl

Jeffrey Wohl is chair and a partner of the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr.

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About Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl at a glance

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl is a employment and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Nilan Johnson Lewis PA. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeffrey Wohl is chair and a partner of the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office
  • Mr. Wohl serves as global employment counsel to the firm
  • He represents major national and regional companies in high technology, biotechnology, financial services, retail, and other industry sectors in the areas of employment litigation and counseling, including individual and class action discrimination, wage and hour, wrongful discharge and privacy cases
  • Mr. Wohl is an accredited mediator with the Northern District of California
  • He also serves as a mediator for parties on a private basis

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl

Where is Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl's law office located?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Nilan Johnson Lewis PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl handle?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl go to law school?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl received?
Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Wohl's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Management; Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (San Francisco).

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (San Francisco)
- 2017

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