Daniel J. Mc Queen

Client Work Daniels representative matters include:Represented a major national hospital system in a PAGA trial involving thousands of employees, where the plaintiffs sought over $200 million in penalties. After an eight-week jury trial, secured a defense verdict on all PAGA claims. Represented a major California hospital system in the defense of a wage and hour class action. The plaintiffs alleged that the hospital was improperly compensating its 12-hour shift employees and failing to provide meal and rest breaks. The hospital was granted summary judgment on all claims. Represented a nationwide grocery store chain in the defense of a wage and hour class action. The plaintiff alleged that employees throughout California were denied meal and rest breaks. The company successfully opposed class certification and was then granted summary judgment on all claims. Represented a nationwide insurance company in the defense of claim for retaliation and discrimination on the basis of disability. The case proceeded to a jury trial and the insurance company received a complete defense verdict. Represented a clothing retailer in the defense of a wage and hour class action. The plaintiff alleged that its store managers throughout California were misclassified as exempt, executive employees. The company successfully opposed class certification. Represented a California hospital system in the defense of a wrongful termination claim based on disability-related allegations. The system was granted summary judgment entirely in its favor. Accordion Toggle Previous Work Prior to joining Arent Fox Schiff, Daniel was a partner at a large international law firm. Publications & Recognitions Publications Californias Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) - Litigation and Compliance Manual, Vol. 2, (June 2021)Californias Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) - Litigation and Compliance Manual, Vol. 2, (Feb. 2020)Brinkers Unique Impact on the Health Care Industry, Daily Journal, (May 10, 2012)Recognitions Chambers USA - Labor & Employment, District of Columbia (2025)Recommended Lawyer - Labor & Employment, Legal 500 (2018 -2019) Memberships Los Angeles County Bar Association LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Professional Activities Pro Bono Work Represented the Los Angeles LGBT Center on a pro bono basis for over a dozen years Life Beyond the Law Outside of work, Daniel enjoys home improvement projects, his dogs, and international travel.