Michele Haydel Gehrke
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 About Michele Haydel Gehrke
Michele Haydel Gehrke is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Michele Haydel Gehrke is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Reed Smith LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
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