Matthew Isaac

Matthew Isaac is an associate in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in all facets of employment litigation, as well as preventative advice and counseling.

Matthew successfully tried 13 jury and bench trials. He also appeared for numerous motions in both state and federal court. He prides himself on being a dedicated litigator who passionately advocates for clients, drawing on his extensive trial and litigation experience.

Matthew defends employers in employment class action cases with an emphasis on complex wage and hour litigation and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative matters. He also represents employers in the defense of single-plaintiff employment disputes, such as claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations.

Previously, Matthew worked as an associate at a large employment law firm, handling all aspects of employment law litigation.

Prior to practicing in employment law, Matthew served as an assistant United States attorney for the United States Department of Justice for the Southern District of Texas. During his tenure as a federal prosecutor, he prosecuted a wide range of crimes, including money laundering, bank and wire fraud, public corruption, consumer fraud, drug trafficking and importation, assault, and felony murder. He also regularly advised federal agents on how to proceed with complex and large-scale criminal investigations.

Prior to his career as a lawyer, Matthew served as a certified mediator.