David Katz

Background

About David Katz

Strategic and trusted advisor to senior leadership in areas of human capital, HR compliance, employment and commercial litigation, risk mitigation and dispute resolution. Cross-functional and results-driven leader overseeing complex commercial and employment litigation for Related Companies (the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the U.S. with nearly employees and over $60 billion in assets owned or under development, including Manhattan’s 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood, downtown L.A.’s The Grand, Related Santa Clara and Chicago’s The 78). Efficiently manage outside counsel and legal budgets. Provide creative and pragmatic counsel and project management on the full spectrum of HR matters, including policy and process design/implementation, performance management, leaves of absence, wage and hour, EEO, hiring and termination, compensation and benefits, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, post-employment restrictions and collective bargaining. Conduct and advise on investigations. Lead manager trainings. Prior to joining Related, nearly 13 years of large law firm experience representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law across various industries.