Jeffrey Ames represents public and private employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation, with a particular emphasis on the defense of employment class actions, including class actions involving wage and hour claims, disparate impact, and WARN Act claims. In addition to litigation, he advises and counsels employers on daily employment-related issues including wage and hour compliance, preventative practices, and employee discipline and termination issues.

After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Law, Mr. Ames served as a United States Navy Judge Advocate, where he successfully tried numerous cases before juries and judges. He served as the Navy’s Senior Defense Counsel for Europe and Southwest Asia, and as Special Counsel to the United Nations War Crimes Unit in Pristina, Kosovo. Mr. Ames later prosecuted federal crimes as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California, and was the Evidence instructor at the Naval Justice School in San Diego. Since completing his service, Mr. Ames' practice has been dedicated to defending employers in litigation matters, and providing guidance to employers designed to minimize litigation and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP - Associate
  March 2007 - Present
• Shea Stokes, ALC - Associate
  January 2006 - March 2007
• U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps
  January 1999 - December 2005

EDUCATION

• University of Maryland School of Law
  J.D. 1998
• Baylor University
  B.B.A 1995

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

•  Member, Board of Directors of the Big Sister League of San Diego, Inc.

• Member, San Diego County Bar Association
• Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers of America
• Lieutenant Commander, JAG Corps, U.S. Navy Reserve
  

ADMISSIONS

Mr. Ames is admitted to practice before all California and Maryland state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of California.