Musick Peeler’s Adam Johnson Named “OC Executive Leadership Award” Nominee

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that Partner and Orange County office Managing Partner Adam Johnson has been named a Nominee for the “OC Executive Leadership Forum and Awards” by the Los Angeles Times. The award honors the region’s most influential C-suite executives, legal leaders, and entrepreneurs with noteworthy accomplishments over the past 24 months.

“We are proud to see Adam’s exceptional leadership, dedication to our clients, and lasting impact on the legal and business community of southern California, especially Orange County,” says firm Co-Managing Partner Steve Elie. 

Adam Johnson brings deep experience across litigation, employment, insurance and academic institutions matters. He represents employers in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies, handling claims involving discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related issues. In addition to his litigation practice, Johnson counsels employers on compliance with employment laws, workplace discipline, personnel policies, handbooks and agreements, with a focus on helping clients proactively resolve disputes. He is also a trusted advisor to schools, colleges, and universities, guiding them on sensitive faculty, staff, and student matters. His practice further spans general civil litigation, insurance coverage, credit reporting, professional liability, products liability, and complex business disputes, making him a versatile advocate for clients across industries.

Outside of his practice, Johnson regularly speaks on employment law and litigation topics, mentors younger attorneys and is engaged in professional and civic organizations in Orange County, California. 

Recently, Johnson was recognized by Lawdragon as one of “2025’s 500 Leading Litigators in America.”