Anthony M. Pimentel

Anthony Pimentel is a Labor and Employment associate at Ogletree Deakins, where he advises employers on a broad range of workplace law and compliance matters. His practice includes conducting workplace investigations, counseling employers on risk mitigation, and representing clients before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). He regularly assists employers with issues involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour compliance, and traditional labor matters.

Anthony’s professional perspective is shaped by a diverse background. He grew up in Fresno, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, lived and worked in Los Angeles, and attended law school before beginning his legal career in Orange County. These experiences have reinforced the importance of grit, adaptability, and meeting challenges with preparation and persistence.

Anthony has authored publications on employment law and emerging workplace issues, including the impact of artificial intelligence in employment decision-making. He also maintains an active pro bono practice, representing elderly clients in financial abuse litigation, conducting trauma-informed interviews for U-visa applicants, and advising nonprofit organizations on wage-and-hour compliance and employee handbook policies.

At the core of his practice is a people-centered approach. He focuses on building trust, uncovering key facts, and delivering clear, practical solutions that reflect both the law and the human considerations underlying workplace disputes.

Outside of the office, he enjoys staying active through hiking local peaks, running long distances, strength training, group fitness classes, and cycling throughout the hills and paths of Fresno.