Education
Law School/Year: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1997
College/Year: University of California, Santa Barbara, 1993
Bar Admissions
California, Massachusetts
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation, Discrimination & Civil Rights, Labor & Employment
Major Cases
I have been lead counsel defending employers and supervisors in many single and multi-plaintiff actions, as well as class actions, in both state and federal courts, and before administrative agencies on issues ranging from wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, and trade secret/unfair competition claims. I also devote a majority of my practice to consulting with employers on all types of personnel matter to help avoid litigation. I routinely prepare employee handbooks and employment-related contracts and policies, and offer proactive training programs on unlawful harassment and best management practices.
Professional Background
I spent the first three years of my career at Burnham & Brown in Oakland. I joined the San Diego office of Gordon & Rees in 2000 in its employment practice group and became a partner in 2004. In 2007, I left with three of my partners and founded Andrews • Lagasse • Branch & Bell LLP, a 100 percent female- and minority-owned firm. In the last year and a half, our firm has more than doubled in size. Earlier this year, I was recognized by San Diego Super Lawyers in the area of labor and employment law.
Professional Affiliations
I am a member of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section. I also volunteer as a judge for the San Diego Teen Court Program, a diversion program that works in association with the Juvenile Court, and I am a member of the Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association. I regularly lecture on employment related topics, including speaking about leave laws for Lorman Education Services and teaching a personnel law course for the San Diego Employers Association.
Personal Background
Before becoming an attorney, I taught third grade in Mexico. I am now the proud mom of three beautiful children, ages 6 and under.
Education
Law School/Year: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1997
College/Year: University of California, Santa Barbara, 1993
Bar Admissions
California, Massachusetts
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation, Discrimination & Civil Rights, Labor & Employment
Major Cases
I have been lead counsel defending employers and supervisors in many single and multi-plaintiff actions, as well as class actions, in both state and federal courts, and before administrative agencies on issues ranging from wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, and trade secret/unfair competition claims. I also devote a majority of my practice to consulting with employers on all types of personnel matter to help avoid litigation. I routinely prepare employee handbooks and employment-related contracts and policies, and offer proactive training programs on unlawful harassment and best management practices.
Professional Background
I spent the first three years of my career at Burnham & Brown in Oakland. I joined the San Diego office of Gordon & Rees in 2000 in its employment practice group and became a partner in 2004. In 2007, I left with three of my partners and founded Andrews • Lagasse • Branch & Bell LLP, a 100 percent female- and minority-owned firm. In the last year and a half, our firm has more than doubled in size. Earlier this year, I was recognized by San Diego Super Lawyers in the area of labor and employment law.
Professional Affiliations
I am a member of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section. I also volunteer as a judge for the San Diego Teen Court Program, a diversion program that works in association with the Juvenile Court, and I am a member of the Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association. I regularly lecture on employment related topics, including speaking about leave laws for Lorman Education Services and teaching a personnel law course for the San Diego Employers Association.
Personal Background
Before becoming an attorney, I taught third grade in Mexico. I am now the proud mom of three beautiful children, ages 6 and under.
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