Dan Feldstein
Dan began his legal career as a Senior Associate in the Labor and Employment Law Group at Bingham McCutchen (formerly McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen), where he focused on employment advice and counseling, traditional labor law support, and managing individual and class action litigation.
Dan moved in-house to Synopsys, where he was the sole employment attorney for a global technology company with 7000+ employees around the globe. In this role, Dan conducted internal employee investigations, delivered global employment and compliance trainings, and managed employee disputes.
Dan’s next three roles were with startups where he served as the first employment attorney at Zynga, DocuSign and Robinhood. Each launched successful IPOs and Dan was an integral member of their leadership teams. Most recently, Dan served as the head of global employment law at OKX, a web3 and crypto company with offices around the world.
Dan lives in the East Bay with his wife and a rescue pit-bull. He is also the proud parent of two boys (who are both quickly becoming young men). Dan earned his law degree from the University of Michigan School of Law, and his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Dan thrives on solving problems and building long-term relationships with his clients.
With over two decades of experience at some of the largest technology companies in the Bay Area, Dan offers practical employment law advice tailored to your needs, including:
- advising early-stage start-ups setting up their first set of employee documents and policies;
- supporting hypergrowth companies focusing on rapid expansion;
- managing sensitive complaints with a neutral and empathetic investigator;
- preparing companies for liquidity events or M&A due diligence where their HR practices will be subject to review;
- supporting wage/hour audits to ensure workers are properly classified;
- guiding HR and managers through difficult performance conversations.
Dan provides legal advice with a practical approach informed by years of industry experience. He has been in-house before and he knows what works.
26 Years
Experience with some of the biggest names in tech
Efficient
Leverage AI and modern technology to focus on what really matters
Competitive Rates
Hourly or Fixed Fee models tailored to your requirements
Temporary Support
Fill in for staff on leave or resource temporary high-priority projects
Expert Employment Advice
With over 26 years of experience, we provide a one-stop shop for employment law advice
Recruiting and Starting Up
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Developing and implementing hiring procedures including offer letters, proprietary information and invention assignment agreements, arbitration agreements and legally required new hire documentation.
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Evaluating joint employer relationship and partnering with PEO and EOR agencies as needed to support international expansion.
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Compliance with state specific background check and recruiting rules.
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Drafting and updating employee handbooks and related policies.
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Wage and hour audits including job classification and payroll compliance.
Employee Relations
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Reviewing job descriptions, compensation, bonus and commission plans.
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Performance management conversations and supporting documents to identify performance gaps and provide coaching.
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Responding to disability accommodations and managing leaves of absence.
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Conducting or advising on investigations alleging policy violations, discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
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Protection of company proprietary information.
Client Endorsements
"Dan is, without question, one of the finest employment attorneys I’ve had the privilege of working with. Over the past 15 years, I’ve partnered with him across four different companies, and he has consistently demonstrated exceptional judgment, business acumen, and professionalism.
Dan takes the time to truly understand a company’s objectives and aligns his advice with what matters most strategically - not just legally. From launching new offices and scaling hiring operations, to developing sound employment practices and policies, conducting sensitive investigations and separations, and guiding complex reorganizations, he delivers thoughtful, practical solutions that effectively mitigate risk.
What sets Dan apart is his ability to balance legal precision with commercial pragmatism. A great employment lawyer doesn’t just protect the business—they enable it to grow confidently and sustainably. Dan does exactly that."
-- Eugene Lao
Chief Legal Officer at Calm
"Dan was Zynga’s first employment lawyer that I worked with closely in my HR career. I saw firsthand how skillfully he navigated a minefield of sensitive, high-stakes employment matters.
From day one, he was more than outside counsel — he was a true partner. He helped us open and close offices, audit policies, onboard and exit senior executives, and manage complex HR issues that required both sharp legal expertise and real emotional intelligence. When we needed a strong advocate, Dan worked tirelessly to deliver wins. When we faced tough business decisions, his calm demeanor and seasoned judgment gave us clarity and confidence.
If you’re looking for an employment lawyer who combines expertise, strategic thinking, and genuine partnership, you should work with Dan. He’s exactly who you want in your corner!!!"
-- Tiffany Thompson
Chief People Officer at Brightmark