John G. McDonald Partner

John is regularly called on to lead workplace investigations involving claims of misconduct, sexual harassment, and other inappropriate activities by executive-level employees. John also represents employers in a wide range of employment discrimination and wage and hour litigation in federal and state courts, as well as before federal and state administrative agencies. He has represented employers in arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and financial institutions in matters before FINRA.

John counsels corporate clients on a wide range of employment topics, including compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws, investigating and responding to charges of discrimination or harassment, wage and hour compliance, employee mobility issues and protecting corporate assets through the effective use of non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, as well as employee discipline and discharge issues.

John has also advised corporate clients on brick and mortar and website/digital accessibility compliance issues under Title III of the ADA. He has defended clients in website accessibility actions brought by private parties and governmental agencies in federal and state courts around the country.

John co-leads the firm’s COVID-19 Response Team to assist clients with legal, business, public affairs and crisis management needs arising from the pandemic. Under John’s leadership, the firm’s coronavirus website was created and updated daily with essential guidance. BTI hailed the firm as one of the few “leading the pack” who “really stepped it up, jumped in, and are truly committed” to guiding clients through the pandemic.