Douglas Wade

Douglas Wade is the managing partner of Nakase Wade and a California business lawyer serving companies and employers in Los Angeles and throughout the state. His practice focuses on business law, corporate law, employment matters, and civil litigation. He advises businesses on contracts, governance, workplace compliance, and dispute prevention while representing clients when commercial or employment conflicts require negotiation, litigation, or trial.

Wade earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in Jurisprudence from Oxford University in 1990. He later received advanced legal training from the University of San Diego School of Law, earning Master of Laws degrees addressing business and corporate law, labor and employment law, and international and comparative law. His education supports a broad understanding of corporate operations, workplace regulation, contract obligations, and the legal risks that affect California businesses.

Wade has more than two decades of California litigation experience and has represented businesses of different sizes in a range of commercial and employment disputes. His work includes matters involving shareholder agreements, breach of contract, trade secret theft, unfair competition, harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour claims. He also assists businesses with transactions and corporate concerns, helping clients evaluate their options, protect important interests, and respond effectively when legal disputes threaten operations.

Douglas Wade was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996 and remains an active California attorney. His approach emphasizes preventive counseling as well as litigation, with a focus on educating clients about sound business and employment practices before claims arise. By combining corporate advice, employment guidance, and courtroom experience, he helps companies address immediate legal concerns while developing practical strategies intended to reduce future disputes and support stable business operations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Nakase Wade
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Oxford University
  Master of Arts
• Oxford University
  Bachelor of Arts

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