The U.S. Department of Labor has appointed Randel Johnson as the Chair of the Administrative Review Board, a body responsible for issuing decisions in cases related to worker protection laws, including whistleblower and public contract regulations.
Johnson's career includes serving as an ARB judge from August 2020 to 2022. He also held academic positions at Cornell Law School and Syracuse College of Law. Previously, he was a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Washington, D.C.
His experience extends to roles such as labor counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives’ Education and Workforce Committee and senior vice president for Labor Immigration & Employee Benefits at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“Returning to the U.S. Department of Labor is truly an honor,” Johnson expressed upon his appointment. “As chair of its Administrative Review Board, I am committed to ensuring justice is done by rendering legally correct and well-reasoned appellate decisions and treating those who come before the board fairly and impartially while concurrently managing resources as efficiently as possible.”
Johnson holds a law degree from the University of Maryland Law School, a Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law Center, and a Graduate Certificate from Harvard University's Senior Managers in Government Program. He is affiliated with several legal bars including those in Maryland and the District of Columbia, along with being part of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
During his time on Capitol Hill, Johnson contributed to significant legislative achievements like supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Congressional Accountability Act, which extended private sector employment laws to Congress.
