Zan has almost 40 years of experience with one firm, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP. Over those many years he has participated in all forms of dispute resolution, including pre-filing settlements for class actions and individual lawsuits, early case evaluation and settlement, informal and formal mediation with judges and professional mediators, and trials before judges, juries and administrative agencies. He has extensive experience in dispute resolution involving collective bargaining, including negotiations with and without FMCS assistance and arbitrations concerning interpretations and terminations. Subject matters include all types of labor and employment matters, including harassment and discrimination, wrongful discharge, workplace safety, restrictive covenants and unfair competition, partnership dissolutions, wage-hour matters, and employee benefits cases. He has handled matters involving global multi-nationals, regional firms and small local employers in industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to quasi-public airports and electric companies to small local businesses. His extensive experience provides a wide range and depth of perspective about what will work and what won’t work when trying to resolve matters quickly and efficiently.