Michael Johnston

King & Spalding - Georgia

Partner

1180 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30309

+1 404 572 3581

Labor and employment Star

Litigation Star


Practice area:

Labor and employment


Michael Johnston focuses on employment litigation and employment-related internal investigations. With over 40 years of litigation experience, Michael has been lead counsel in over 130 trials and has represented clients in trial and appellate courts nationwide and in the United States Supreme Court.

Michael represents clients in all aspects of employment litigation, with special emphasis on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission systemic discrimination lawsuits and investigations. He has defended complex class action and multi-plaintiff employment cases throughout the U.S.

In addition, Mr. Johnston has extensive experience in the litigation of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, trade secret laws, employment agreements and state tort law.


Education/Alumni:

  • LL.M., Georgetown University
  • J.D., University of Florida, high honors
  • B.S., United States Air Force Academy, with academic distinction

 

Updated Sep 2024