Evan E. Kroll represents companies of all sizes in high-stakes employment litigation. His practice includes handling whistleblower complaints and retaliation, discrimination, and breach of contract claims, while helping clients navigate the nuances of California employment law. With significant experience handling all types of employment disputes from start to finish, including but not limited to second chairing trials, Evan defends employers against single-plaintiff lawsuits, class actions, and Private Attorneys General Act representative actions.

In addition, Evan advises employers on proactive compliance strategies, including developing and implementing employee handbooks and policy changes.

• As second chair in a two-week jury trial, secured a complete defense verdict on behalf of a hospitality client against claims of disability discrimination and whistleblower retaliation*
• Secured a complete defense ruling on behalf of a Fortune 50 client as second chair in an arbitration*
• Secured dismissal of two copy-cat breach of contract actions in Los Angeles Superior Court for a national grocery chain following several rounds of demurrers*
• Secured dismissal of international travel and cruise agency in arbitration via motion for summary judgment*

*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott Will & Schulte

Education
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, JD, 2020
University of California, Santa Barbara, BA, 2017

Admissions
California

Courts/Agencies
US District Court for the Central District of California
US District Court for the Eastern District of California
US District Court for the Southern District of California