Best Lawyers in California, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Alessandra C. Whipple advises and represents clients in matters involving California labor and employment law. Whipple is experienced in advising and defending various employment disputes involving claims of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and retaliation, breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secrets, and whistleblower claims.Whipple’s practice includes providing significant pragmatic day-to-day advice and counseling to companies on how to navigate California&r...
Ali M. Hmoud is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ali M. practices law in San Diego, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ali M. Hmoud since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ali M. Hmoud is held by other lawyers.
Benjamin Sanchez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Benjamin practices law in Walnut Creek, California Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Sanchez since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Benjamin Sanchez is held by other lawyers.
Corina C. Gallardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Corina C. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Corina C. Gallardo since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Corina C. Gallardo is held by other law...
Daniel XuLi represents employers in all phases and types of employment litigation including wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, with a focus on California wage and hour class actions and the California Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). He also counsels employers regarding their employment practices and policies, and creates and presents workplace training sessions tailored to employers' goals and company culture.
Blaine O’Malley is an Associate of the Firm. Her practice focuses on all stages of business litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Blaine was a certified law clerk at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in both the Central Trials and Victim Impact divisions, where she successfully represented the people of California in preliminary hearings and pre-trial motions. During her time at the District Attorney’s Office, Blaine O'Malley actively volunteered with Projec...
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