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Joel Van Parys

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Sacramento Office Managing Partner at CDF Labor Law LLP
📍 Greater Sacramento, United States

Joel Van Parys is the Sacramento Office Managing Partner at CDF Labor Law, specializing in defending companies in employment litigation. With a J. D. from the University of the Pacifics McGeorge School of Law, he focuses on wrongful termination, wage disputes, and compliance, particularly for the technology, retail, and agriculture industries.

Outside of his legal practice, Joel maintains a connection to his alma mater, the University of California, Davis, and is an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants. He has also been involved as a godparent within his community, indicating strong personal ties.

He has a unique niche practice advising Californias craft breweries on labor and employment law compliance.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Sacramento Office Managing Partner
Location
Greater Sacramento, United States
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Workplace Compliance
He recently highlighted the urgent need for California businesses to implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans, showing his focus on proactive risk management for employers.
Employment Litigation
He has deep experience defending clients in high-stakes class action and PAGA lawsuits, focusing on wage and hour violations and employee misclassification.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Sacramento Office Managing Partner
CDF Labor Law LLP
1-2023
Co-Managing Partner Sacramento Office
CDF Labor Law LLP
12-2018 - 1-2023
Partner
CDF Labor Law LLP
8-2005 - 1-2011
Attorney
Seyfarth Shaw
11-2003 - 7-2005
Attorney
Thurbon & McHaney
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Education
2000 - 2003
J.D.
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts
University of California, Davis
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