Thomas R. Boswell

Tom has represented public and private entities as well as 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in employment matters in state and federal court. He has successfully defended employers in various litigation matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and hostile work environment under FEHA, EEOC, ADA, and the Whistleblower Protection Act.  Tom also has experience defending wage and hour claims on a class and representative basis under the Private Attorneys General Act. Previously, Tom worked at a large plaintiff-side firm and has experience handling claims with various administrative agencies, such as CRD, Cal-OSHA, and the EEOC.

With his unique background, Tom brings a valuable perspective to Ogletree. He combines his years of defending employers with insights from representing plaintiffs to effectively assist companies in workplace disputes and advise them on compliance with a wide range of federal and state employment laws.

Tom earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he was a finalist in the Galloway Moot Court competition and an associate of Santa Clara Law Review. He earned his B.A from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he graduated on the Dean’s Honor List for academic excellence.