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Eric Michael SteinertSexual Harassment Attorney in San Francisco, CA
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Sexual HarassmentClass ActionsEmployment LawEmployment LitigationFinancial Institutions
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Contact
Email
Phone
(415) 993-5850
Address
560 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105-2992, US
Professional
About
Eric Michael Steinert is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in San Francisco, California, where he specializes in Labor and Employment Law. With extensive experience representing employers in a diverse array of state and federal employment-law disputes, Eric is a trusted advocate for businesses navigating complex legal challenges. He is a key member of the firm’s Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group, where he has successfully defended large-scale class actions involving alleged wage-and-hour violations. In addition to his class action expertise, Eric handles single-plaintiff litigation cases that include wrongful discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims, with a particular focus on whistleblower matters, including those under Sarbanes-Oxley. His in-depth knowledge of the financial services sector is reflected in his role as co-chair of the firm’s Financial Services Employment Arbitration practice group, where he represents financial institutions in FINRA arbitrations and employment litigation. Eric’s background includes significant in-house counsel experience within the financial services industry, where he managed litigation and provided strategic advice across various segments, including retail brokerage, wealth management, and insurance. His traditional labor experience encompasses union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining negotiations, and defending unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB. Dedicated to providing comprehensive advice and counsel, Eric assists clients with labor relations matters, corporate campaigns, and contract negotiations, making him a valuable partner for organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of employment law effectively.
About Sexual Harassment Law
Sexual harassment attorneys represent victims of workplace harassment and help them seek justice and compensation. They handle sensitive cases with discretion. Common matters include workplace harassment, hostile work environment, quid pro quo, retaliation.
Credentials
Education
1993 University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990 Rice University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
German
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
N/A AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2014 Financial Services Employment Arbitration Q&A, Seyfarth Shaw LLP "Understanding FINRA Panel Composition" 2014 Financial Services Employment Arbitration Q&A, Seyfarth Shaw LLP "Compelling FINRA Arbitration for Dodd-Frank Whistleblowers" 2013 Financial Services Employment Arbitration Q&A, Seyfarth Shaw LLP "Does My Case Qualify For Simplified Arbitration?" 2010 Los Angeles Daily Journal "What Are Acceptable Workplace Conditions?" 2010 Los Angeles Daily Journal “Forced Patronage: No Longer the Wage and Hour Bridesmaid?”
Associations
2012 - Present German American Business Association 2007 - Present Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association -- Compliance and Legal (SIFMA-CL) 2001 - Present German American Chamber of Commerce Golden Gate Restaurant Association St. Thomas More Society of San Francisco
Speaking
2013 Seyfarth Shaw Breakfast Briefing “Recent Developments in Federal Qui Tam, False Claims Act and Whistleblower Litigation” 2011 Seyfarth Shaw Webinar "Employers Hold On To Your Seats! A New Wave of PAGA Litigation Is Coming" 2011 Seyfarth Shaw Breakfast Briefing "Legislative and Wage & Hour Law Update For California Employers" 2011 Bar Association of San Francisco "Ethics for Employment Lawyers" 2011 2011 Legal & Legislative Conference "Independent Contractors: The Steep Costs of Misclassification in California"
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Updated: Oct 27, 2026