Benjamin J. Treger

As an employment attorney I vigorously defend clients who face litigation, but just as importantly, provide client-tailored advice to help optimize your business, and avoid costly litigation in the first place.

Benjamin J. Treger is Of Counsel in the Santa Monica office, where he represents employers in complex employment disputes and provides strategic counsel on workplace compliance. With more than a decade of experience in federal and California employment law, he is known for his precision, analytical rigor, and success in cases involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour claims.

Mr. Treger is especially skilled in wage-and-hour class and PAGA defense, combining deep legal knowledge with data-driven analysis to craft effective strategies. He regularly advises clients on compliance systems, employee classifications, and policy development designed to prevent liability before it arises.

In addition to litigation, he has resolved numerous matters through mediation and negotiation, delivering efficient, cost-effective results. His practice also includes drafting and enforcing employment agreements, developing workplace policies and handbooks, and addressing intellectual property and trade secret issues.

Mr. Treger earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School, where he was awarded the Gerald Gunther Prize, and graduated summa cum laude from UCLA in Economics and Classics, with a Specialization in Computing. He has been designated a Super Lawyer since 2022.