Leif Bjornson

Leif Bjornson is a Senior Litigation Counsel specializing in workplace safety and accident prevention, bringing 15 years of dedicated experience to his practice. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated with honors, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. Currently, Mr. Bjornson spearheads the Occupational Hazard Mitigation division at Sterling & Finch LLP, a national leader in corporate compliance and risk management. His professional philosophy centers on transforming reactive legal responses into proactive, preventative frameworks, emphasizing that true legal protection lies in foresight. He focuses particularly on developing robust safety protocols and litigation defense strategies for high-risk manufacturing and construction sectors. Readers of his work can expect insightful analyses of current safety regulations, practical guidance on implementing effective accident prevention programs, and forward-thinking perspectives on leveraging data analytics to minimize workplace incidents. His seminal article, "Predictive Analytics in OSHA Compliance: A New Paradigm for Safety," published in the Journal of Workplace Law, exemplifies his innovative approach