Introduction
Roddy focuses on representing clients in complex employment litigation and advising on day-to-day labor law matters.
Roddy Dryjanski defends employers in single-plaintiff, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and wage-and-hour class actions in state and federal courts. Roddy also develops litigation strategy; manages cases through resolution; and advises employers on risk, compliance, and workforce-related issues.
Roddy has experience drafting motions for summary judgment and adjudication, removal, compel arbitration and key discovery-related motions. He has also counseled clients on employment-related risks in M&A and conducted employment law compliance audits and provided counseling to mitigate litigation exposure and strengthen workplace policies and practices. Roddy has worked on traditional labor matters, including civil litigation and arbitration of union grievances involving discipline, discharge, promotions, layoffs, subcontracting, and management rights.
Education & credentials
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., Co-Managing Editor, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy, 2016
- University of California, Riverside, B.S., Business Administration, 2009
- California
- Reed Smith LLP Los Angeles, CA, Senior Associate, 2024-2026
- Fisher & Phillips LLP Woodland Hills, CA, Associate, 2021-2024
- Landegger Baron Law Group, ALC, Encino, CA, Associate, 2017-2021
- Protection Law Group, LLP, El Segundo, CA, Associate, 2017
- The Law Offices of Ramin Younessi A.P.C., Los Angeles, CA, Attorney At Law, 2017
Professional recognition
Selected to Rising Stars for 2025–2026 by Super Lawyers