Susan E. Groff

Susan E. Groff is a principal attorney in the Los Angeles office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm’s California Advice and Counsel resource group. With nearly two decades of experience in employment law, Susan provides strategic legal counsel to employers on wage and hour laws, disability and leave management, workplace investigations, litigation avoidance, and termination matters.

A recognized leader in employment law, Susan is mainly known for her expertise in California’s complex disability accommodation and leave requirements. She works closely with employers to ensure compliance with federal and California leave laws while offering practical solutions to navigate these challenges effectively. Additionally, she provides guidance on California’s stringent wage and hour laws, assisting businesses with audits, compensation plan reviews, and policy implementation.

Susan earned her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School in 2003 and her B.A. from George Washington University in 2000, where she graduated summa cum laude. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2003 and is licensed to practice in California’s Northern, Central, and Southern Districts.

Beyond counseling, Susan is an experienced employment litigator who defends employers in sexual harassment, discrimination (sex, age, race, religion, disability), wrongful termination, and wage and hour cases, including complex class actions. She represents companies at every stage of employment litigation—from pre-suit counseling and trial through appeals—before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.

Susan is also a highly sought-after trainer and speaker, conducting workshops on employment law topics, including sexual harassment prevention, wage and hour compliance, disability and leave management, and performance management. She has been recognized as a California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013-2018) and a Legal 500 USA “Recommended Attorney” (2021-present).

A prolific writer, Susan E. Groff frequently publishes articles on California employment laws and has been featured in The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Daily Journal, Corporate Counsel, and The National Law Journal. She also speaks at industry-leading conferences, sharing insights on employment law updates and compliance strategies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• George Washington University
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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