Ronald D. Arena
Arena Hoffman LLP • San Francisco, CA
Discrimination, HarassmentEmployment LawInvestigationsPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
415-433-1062
Address
San Francisco, CA, 94104, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
California 2001 | U.S. District Court Central District of California | U.S. District Court Eastern District of California | U.S. District Court Northern District of California | U.S. District Court Southern District of California | U.S. District Court Western District of California
About
Ronald D. Arena is a seasoned litigator based in San Francisco, California, with nearly two decades of expertise in employment law. He represents employers across a diverse array of employment-related issues in both California and New York, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape in federal and state courts nationwide. His practice encompasses a wide range of litigation areas, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, disability rights, trade secret protection, and unfair competition. As a dedicated advocate for employers, Mr. Arena provides strategic counsel on critical employment matters. He assists clients with navigating complex issues such as disability and other protected leaves of absence, employee terminations, the development of effective employment policies and procedures, wage and hour compliance, trade secret safeguarding, litigation avoidance strategies, and managing layoffs and administrative proceedings. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Arena is a sought-after speaker on contemporary employment topics. His presentations cover vital subjects such as workplace privacy, harassment investigations, workplace violence prevention, deposition strategies, trial techniques, and the nuances of electronic discovery. He has also contributed to the legal community through published articles addressing essential employment issues, including mandatory arbitration agreements and credit reporting legislation. Mr. Arena earned his Juris Doctor from Cornell University in 1997 and began his career as a management-side employment attorney in the competitive legal market of New York City. In 2001, he relocated to San Francisco, where he has continued to build a reputation for excellence in management-side employment law. He holds a cum laude undergraduate degree in English Literature from Columbia University, earned in 1994. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Arena enjoys life in San Francisco with his wife and their four children.
Credentials
Education
Cornell University Law School, Ithaca, New York, 1997 | J.D. | Columbia University, 1994 | Honors: cum laude | Major: English Literature
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section | California State Bar, Labor & Employment Section | San Francisco Bar Association
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Updated: Aug 10, 2026