Paul M. Secunda

Paul M. Secunda is a Professor at Marquette University Law School, specializing in labor and employment law, employee benefits, and ERISA litigation. His work focuses on the intersection of workplace regulations, retirement security, and the gig economy. He frequently analyzes U.S. Supreme Court decisions impacting labor rights and employer obligations, particularly in cases involving retirement plans, fiduciary duties, and statutory employee classifications. His blog posts critique the lack of retirement protections for gig workers and explore the implications of landmark rulings like Fifth Third Bancorp v. Dudenhoeffer and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

• Research Interests: ERISA compliance, contingent workforce rights, judicial interpretations of labor statutes.
• Contributions: Co-authored an amicus brief in Dudenhoeffer, examined the erosion of traditional employment safety nets, and highlighted legal challenges in dual-role fiduciary obligations.