Marek Pienkos

Marek Pienkos is an Associate in Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s San Diego office where he provides representation and counsel to clients on labor and employment matters.  Marek has extensive litigation experience representing employers with respect to claims of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour violations.  He is experienced in all phases of litigation, including developing aggressive responsive pleading strategies, pursuing strategic discovery, motion work and preparing for trial. Marek is also well versed in resolving litigation through informal resolution strategies including direct settlement negotiations and mediations.  In addition, Marek has represented clients in hearings before administrative bodies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and State Personnel Board.

Prior to joining LCW, Marek practiced at several San Diego-based law firms focusing on complex litigation, business law, and labor and employment law.  Prior to transitioning to the private sector, Marek served as a Senior Law Clerk in the Civil Division of the Office of San Diego City Attorney where he worked to defend legal actions against the City.