Anthony P. De Marco

Anthony P. De Marco is a trusted advisor and seasoned negotiator who represents both public and private employers in matters involving labor relations, personnel management, and organizational governance. As Chair of the firm’s Southern California Education Law Practice Group, he leads a team of attorneys serving school districts, community college districts, charter schools, and private sector clients throughout the state.

With extensive experience in collective bargaining, Mr. De Marco has successfully negotiated labor agreements across a wide range of industries and settings. He works closely with executive leadership and governing boards to develop sustainable labor strategies that reflect legal compliance, fiscal priorities, and long-term workforce goals.

In his personnel practice, Mr. De Marco provides day-to-day counsel on employee discipline, performance management, investigations, discrimination and harassment claims, and wage and hour compliance. He represents clients before administrative agencies including the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Mr. De Marco also serves as general counsel, advising clients on public transparency laws, board governance, ethics, conflict of interest regulations, and policy development. His collaborative, forward-thinking approach makes him a valued strategic partner to governing boards, HR professionals, and executive teams.

In addition to his client work, Mr. De Marco is a regular speaker and trainer on topics including interest-based bargaining, wage and hour audits, and legal risk reduction. He is a core member of the firm’s FRISK^® documentation team and has helped translate that training into a dynamic virtual format.

Practice Areas

Community & Professional

• California Council of School Attorneys, 2020 President and Board Member
• Orange County Bar Association, Member