John S. Mackey

John represents and advises employers in various areas of employment law. He defends employers in court and in agency proceedings and investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, failure to accommodate disabilities, wage and hour violations, unfair labor practices and breach of contract restricting post-employment competition or misappropriation of trade secrets. Hawai‘i employers trust John's advice on issues relating to terminating employees, providing leaves of absence, properly classifying employees and conducting internal investigations. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE John's expertise in employment law is in high demand. He frequently speaks on employment law issues at seminars and provides workplace training on harassment and other issues. One paddle, two paddle... John knows his way around a canoe! Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees John S. Mackey included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors The Best Lawyers in America, 2020 Other Sources of Feedback About John S. Mackey Included on the 2025Hawaii Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Hawaii Super Lawyers list 2023 Hawaii Super Lawyers list 2022 Hawaii Super Lawyers list 2021 Hawaii Super Lawyers list 2020 Hawaii Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Hon. John C. Holstein of the Missouri Supreme Court, Law Clerk

• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
• District of Columbia Court of Appeals
• Hawaii, 1997
• U.S. District Court District of Hawaii