Jake Bruner is an employment attorney and litigator with experience representing management clients in various industries, including hospitality, food and beverage, retail, transportation, technology and the start-up sector. Drawing on his business background, Jake provides strategic advice to C-suite officers, directors and business owners in all areas of employment law, including discrimination and harassment, labor relations, wage and hour laws, disability accommodation, leave issues arising under the FMLA, ADA and related state laws, and restrictive covenants. Jake frequently handles administrative agency investigations and claims in the Mountain West region and litigates in state and federal courts across the country. In addition, Jake dedicates a significant portion of his practice to counseling employers on issues related to hiring, terminations, layoffs, leave and general employment policies.
Prior to joining BakerHostetler, Jake served as outside counsel for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as part of a cross-office team that litigated issues of public concern before several high courts. Jake is a frequent contributor to BakerHostetler’s Employment Spotlight Blog and a presenter for both the Denver Labor and Employment Group’s Best Practices Series and the firm’s Labor and Employment Masterclass Series.