Dean Ho

Dean Ho is a California employment lawyer at Optimum Employment Lawyers, PC, who represents employees in individual claims and class actions involving workplace violations. His practice covers discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, retaliation, and employee misclassification. Before entering legal practice, he worked in Silicon Valley as a software information developer for Oracle Corporation. His technical background preceded a career centered on protecting employee rights and challenging unlawful workplace conduct.

Dean earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School. He received an M.A. from Carnegie Mellon University and completed a B.A. at Carnegie Mellon University. His education includes legal, graduate, and undergraduate study across these two institutions.

Dean previously practiced at a prominent employment law firm in Orange County, where he developed experience as a litigator and adviser. He has handled law and motion matters at the trial and appellate levels. His courtroom experience includes bench trials, trials, and appearances before three-judge appellate panels. He served as a judicial extern to Magistrate Judge Oswald Parada of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He brings experience with motion practice and courtroom advocacy across multiple litigation stages.

Dean Ho has earned recognition for his work in employment litigation and employee advocacy. He was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2017, 2018, and 2021. His official profile states that he achieved one of California’s largest employment law settlements in 2017. His practice focuses on holding employers accountable for legal violations and pursuing relief for workers facing unfair treatment, retaliation, compensation disputes, and workplace concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Optimum Employment Lawyers
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Loyola Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Carnegie Mellon University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Carnegie Mellon University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)