Attorney Earl Louie M. Masacayan, the Supervising Partner for Human Resources, currently serves as the Associate Dean of the Philippine Law School. He is likewise the author of three books collectively known as the “Masacayan Business Law Trilogy,” covering Labor, Taxation, and Commercial Laws, all published by CentralBooks. In addition, he is an MCLE lecturer, Bar Reviewer, and professor in various law schools and business schools, teaching from the undergraduate to the PhD level.
His teaching and lecturing engagements include the Philippine Law School, Philippine Christian University – College of Law, Villasis Law Center Bar Review, ACCESS Online MCLE, Emilio Aguinaldo College Manila – School of Business Education, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila – College of Business Administration, Asia Pacific College – School of Management, Rizal College of Laguna – College of Management and Accountancy, De La Salle Lipa College of Law, PhilRegis, Adamson University – Social Sciences Department, Polytechnic University Master of Laws Program, Albano Review Center, and the University of Asia & the Pacific CPALE Review Program.
Associate Dean Masacayan is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in government service, having worked with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), as well as with law firms and private corporations. Throughout his professional career, he has managed various departments, including legal, compliance, human resources, and procurement. He has likewise developed substantial experience in multiple fields of legal practice, including litigation, labor law, banking and finance, data privacy, public procurement, corporate housekeeping and compliance, and maritime crew claims.
He currently serves as a Board Member and Treasurer of the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW). He is likewise a Director of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Manila IV Chapter and JCI Makati. In addition, he serves as the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Manila Council 1000.
He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree, Major in Political Science, from De La Salle University – Manila. He thereafter pursued his Juris Doctor (JD) degree at the University of Santo Tomas – Manila. He further undertook graduate studies at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), where he earned his Master of Laws (LLM) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degrees. In addition, he completed the Human Resources Manager Development Program at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). He is presently pursuing his Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degree at PLM.
He is likewise a Certified Practitioner in Human Resources (CPHR®) and a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP®), conferred by the International HR Institute (IHRI) and the International Federation of Professional Managers (IFPM), United Kingdom, respectively.
In 2024, he was recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Alumni of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law.
Dr. Masacayan is a member of the firm’s litigation team and handles various facets of business law practice, including labor and employment, human resources, banking and finance, data privacy, public procurement, corporate housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
Email: earl.masacayan@paladinslaw.org