Douglas B. Large

Of Counsel

Mr. Large was a senior partner at Archbald & Spray LLP. He has been selected as one of California’s Super Lawyers for employment law and has earned the Martindale-Hubble “AV” distinction as a preeminent attorney. His practice is focused on labor and employment law for management and on the energy and hospitality industries. He provides preventative counseling and litigation expertise to employers in all areas of employment law and the myriad work place regulations. He staffs both the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association’s and the Human Resources Association of the Central Coast’s Guide Line Services, which are complimentary “help lines” for members with employment law questions.

He represents hoteliers and restaurateurs in all commercial and employment matters. In the energy arena, Mr. Large represents oil and gas industry clients on natural resources and regulatory compliance issues, ground/mineral leases, commercial disputes, environmental claims, and in tort litigation.

Mr. Large has developed substantial experience defending class action litigation in diverse areas, including shareholder litigation, false advertising, wage and hour, and unfair business practices.

Professional Experience

  • Provided high-level legal strategy and risk management for large corporations, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Led and managed complex commercial litigation cases, including breach of contract, shareholder disputes, fraud, and antitrust actions, achieving favorable outcomes through both trial and settlement strategies.
  • Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements for public agency.

Professional Associations

  • California Bar Association – Labor & Employment Law Section
  • American Bar Association

Education

  • Pepperdine University, J.D.; Member, Pepperdine Law Review
  • UCLA, B.A. Economics

Community Involvement

  • Montecito YMCA Board of Managers, Past Chair
  • Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club Board of Member Directors, Past Chair
  • Santa Barbara Human Resources Association – Guide Line Service
  • Human Resources Association of the Central Coast – Guide Line Service
  • Greater Santa Barbara Lodging and Restaurant Association
  • R. M. Pyles Boys Camp, Executive Committee/Board of Directors
  • Western States Petroleum Association, Associate Member
  • Santa Barbara Employer Advisory Council, Past Chair
  • The William L. Gordon Chapter of The American Inns of Court, Former Member
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820 State Street, 4th Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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