Labor & Employment: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : California
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Noted for the strength of its employment litigation capabilities, particularly in high-stakes disputes with significant financial and reputational risk. Highly regarded for its work on complex class actions, single-plaintiff litigation and appellate matters. Particularly active in high-stakes wage and hour cases, including employee classification disputes.
Work Highlights
- Gibson Dunn successfully represented Amazon in the denial of a class certification of a putative class of former and current non-exempt Amazon associates in California.
Strengths
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"They handle complex and sophisticated matters with urgency."
"The Gibson team are unmatched in their ability to summarize and present complex issues in a simple and concise manner."
"The team is strategic, capable and well resourced. They have a deep understanding of our practices and are able to align legal strategy with our goals."
"They handle complex and sophisticated matters with urgency."
"The Gibson team are unmatched in their ability to summarize and present complex issues in a simple and concise manner."
"The team is strategic, capable and well resourced. They have a deep understanding of our practices and are able to align legal strategy with our goals."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Conway is a litigator who frequently acts in wage and hour class actions, as well as discrimination, harassment and retaliation disputes.
"I go to Catherine for difficult, thorny problems which need a pragmatic solution."
"She is well respected at the forefront of big cases."
Jesse Cripps is recognized for his expertise in major disputes such as discrimination claims and wage and hour disputes.
"He is a great strategist and a wonderful counselor on labor and employment issues. He's a real trusted adviser for us in high-stakes matters."
"Jesse's courtroom performances are second to none. He understands us and our business well."
"Jesse is a highly skilled litigator with a deep knowledge of both wage and hour and single-plaintiff issues. He is strategic and tough but operates with practical goals in mind."
Katherine Smith handles a broad array of work on behalf of employers, including wage and hour class actions and discrimination and sexual harassment claims.
"She is a very talented and smart lawyer. She is very good in the wage and hour space."
"Katherine exhibits a strong command of complex issues, instilling confidence when delivering advice."
"She is a very skilled lawyer, being adaptable in finding the right resolution."
Michele Maryott is well regarded for handling PAGA and gender discrimination claims. She has experience representing notable corporate clients.
"Michele is really client-focused, putting the needs of her clients above all else."
"Michele is my go-to lawyer for all of our most important employment litigation. She is the first person I call."
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