Daily Journal Names Dipanwita Deb Amar and David Reis to 2026 ‘Top Labor & Employment Lawyers’ List

Arnold & Porter partners Dipanwita Deb Amar and David Reis were named to the Daily Journal's 2026 list of "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers." The annual supplement profiles California's "top labor and employment attorneys specializing in litigation, PAGA matters, unlawful terminations, and workplace investigations."

The Daily Journal's profile of Dipanwita highlighted her nearly three decades of labor and employment practice and her recent success securing a unanimous jury verdict for Cynosure in a trade secrets and restrictive covenant dispute. Following post-trial rulings, the judgment exceeded $35 million. The profile also recognized Dipanwita's representation of clients in high-profile employment litigation and noted her experience handling discrimination, whistleblower, and agency matters nationwide.

David, co-chair of the firm's Labor & Employment practice, was recognized for his extensive trial and arbitration experience representing employers in complex employment disputes. The profile highlighted his successful defense of Hint, Inc. in a closely watched employment arbitration involving claims brought by the company's former founder-executives, as well as his work securing favorable outcomes in significant FEHA retaliation and PAGA litigation.

Dipanwita and David have been consistently recognized as top labor and employment lawyers by the Daily Journal, with Dipanwita being named 13 times since 2012 and David being named 16 times since 2010.