Patrick J. Bannon

Patrick J. Bannon is a partner who focuses on helping employers manage and compensate employees in compliance with the law while maintaining strong performance standards. He advises clients on avoiding litigation and defends them against complex claims, including class and collective actions.

Patrick earned an AB from Harvard College, Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He later received a JD from Stanford Law School, with distinction, and served as an associate editor of the Stanford Law Review. His academic background reflects strong analytical and writing skills.

Patrick counsels employers on discipline and performance management, workforce restructuring, remote work policies, and separation agreements. He provides practical advice that clients can understand and implement. His guidance helps organizations reduce legal exposure without losing sight of business goals.

Patrick represents employers in complex employment litigation across industries such as financial services, health care, life sciences, retail, and distribution. He defends wage and hour class and collective actions, discrimination claims, trade secret disputes, and workplace arbitration matters with an efficient and strategic approach.

Patrick is admitted to practice in California and Massachusetts. He has appeared before the US Supreme Court, the US Courts of Appeals for the First, Third, and Ninth Circuits, and the US District Courts for the Northern District of California and the District of Massachusetts.

Patrick J. Bannon continues to guide employers through challenging workplace issues with clear advice, thoughtful strategy, and effective advocacy in both counseling and litigation matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Member, American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
• Former Vice-Chair, Massachusetts Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
• Member, Boston Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Massachusetts

Education

• Stanford Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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