Jay Zweig has more than 25 years of experience practicing employment law and commercial litigation.
Jay represents businesses in avoiding and resolving employment law disputes. He assists employers with human resources policies; confidentiality, noncompete, and non-solicitation agreements; wage-and-hour; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leave law issues; whistleblower cases; sexual harassment and employment discrimination administrative charges and litigation; internal workplace investigations; non-hire agreements; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters; and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) citations.
Jay has served as lead counsel in federal and state court trials for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. He advises local and national companies who seek outside counsel on regulatory compliance for a wide range of litigation and administrative law matters.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Jay maintains an active pro bono practice. He works with nonprofit groups to provide employment law advice and sexual harassment and discrimination prevention training. The Arizona Supreme Court has recognized him as their Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year.
Professional Activities
Arizona State University Law School, Adjunct Professor for Trial Advocacy
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem
Recognition & Accomplishments
Chambers USA, Labor & Employment (Arizona), 2021-2026
The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management (Phoenix), 2011-2026, Litigation - Labor & Employment (Phoenix), 2011-2026, Commercial Litigation (Phoenix), 2024-2026
Speaking Engagements
Jay is a frequent speaker for local and national organizations on equality in the workplace, sexual harassment and workplace violence prevention, and on enforcing noncompete and non-solicitation agreements.
Board Memberships & Community Service
Greater Phoenix Leadership
Maricopa County Justice Museum, board member
Phoenix Art Museum Men's Arts Council, past secretary
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, past president
Publications
Arizona Employment Law Handbook, contributing author
Credentials
Education
The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1986)
Northwestern University (B.S., 1983)
Admissions
Arizona
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court