McKenna Fitzpatrick

McKenna Fitzpatrick defends employers in complex wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and FEHA employment matters throughout California state courts. Drawing on hands-on experience managing discovery, analyzing payroll and timekeeping data, and participating in high-stakes mediations and settlement negotiations, McKenna guides businesses of all sizes through the challenges of litigation under California’s rigorous employment statutes.

McKenna’s litigation experience spans every stage of the employment dispute process, from pre-litigation counseling and discovery management to trial preparation and courtroom advocacy. She has handled a broad spectrum of claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, representing employers across diverse industries. Adept at coordinating with clients and experts, McKenna ensures that complex data and workplace realities are presented persuasively in defense of clients’ interests.

Before joining Fisher Phillips, McKenna was an associate at a national law firm, where she represented employers in wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, and FEHA claims in California state courts. She previously served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Thomas J. Buck of Middlesex County Superior Court in New Jersey.