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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Labor & Employment

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Labor & Employment - California

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is noted for the strength of its employment litigation capabilities, particularly in high-stakes disputes with significant financial and reputational risk. The team is highly regarded for its work on complex class actions, single-plaintiff litigation and appellate matters. It is particularly active in high-stakes wage and hour cases, including employee classification disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP obtained a victory on behalf of Amazon in a PAGA action in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

Strengths

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  • There is no task too big or too small for the firm. They complete tasks in a timely manner and provide an extremely high level of service.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher thinks creatively, provides novel solutions and is an expert at discovery.

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  • They are strategic litigators, leave no stone unturned and are always ready and willing to go to the mat if that's in the client's best interests.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Catherine A Conway
    Catherine A Conway

    Catherine A Conway

    Catherine Conway is a litigator who frequently acts in wage and hour class actions, as well as discrimination, harassment and retaliation disputes.

    • Catherine is a go-to for PAGA defense.

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  • Jesse A Cripps Jr.
    Jesse A Cripps Jr.

    Jesse A Cripps Jr.

    Jesse Cripps is recognized for his expertise in major disputes such as discrimination claims and wage and hour disputes.

    • Jesse knows our business inside and out and provides both practical advice as well as the long-haul strategy in complex issues.

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  • Katherine V A Smith
    Katherine V A Smith

    Katherine V A Smith

    Katherine Smith handles a broad array of work on behalf of employers, including wage and hour class actions and discrimination and sexual harassment claims.
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  • Michele Maryott
    Michele Maryott

    Michele Maryott

    Michele Maryott is well regarded for handling PAGA and gender discrimination claims. She has experience representing notable corporate clients.

    • Michele thinks well on her feet, is measured and methodical.

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    • Michele is an excellent litigator with a deep awareness of our business needs.

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