Douglas Johnston

Douglas Johnston is of counsel in the San Francisco, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling.

Doug is a seasoned litigator and former legal executive having served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for more than six years at a global software provider. Doug's practice focuses on guiding companies and executives through complex litigation, including whistleblower claims, wage and hour class actions, and retaliation claims.

Doug has advised HR teams, C-suite executives, and public and private company boards on issues impacting corporate governance, global employment counseling, acquisitions, and integration best practices.

In addition to his work in the courtroom, Doug has successfully resolved numerous government investigations, including investigations into, SOX whistleblower retaliation, Department of Justice reviews, and EU regulatory investigations.