Overview
Daniel Britt is an attorney on YM&C’s Labor and Employment Team, where he advises employers on a wide range of employment matters. His practice focuses on delivering practical, business-oriented counsel to organizational decision-makers across educational institutions, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Daniel brings significant in-house counsel experience, which informs his approach to client service. Having worked closely with internal stakeholders, he understands the operational, financial, and organizational considerations that shape employment decisions. This perspective allows him to provide tailored, pragmatic guidance that aligns legal compliance with day-to-day business realities.
His practice includes advising on employee relations, workplace investigations, discipline and termination, accommodation and leave laws, wage-and-hour compliance, and risk mitigation strategies. Daniel regularly assists with the development and revision of policies, procedures, and employee handbooks and supports organizations in implementing compliant, effective workplace practices. He also has experience managing employment-related disputes, including administrative charges and employment litigation, and works with clients to assess risk and develop effective resolution strategies.
Early in his career, Daniel’s practice focused on management-side labor and employment matters, representing public school districts and nonprofit organizations. This experience, combined with his in-house counsel background, has given him a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks impacting employers and the practical challenges they face.
Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D.)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A.)
