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Areas of emphasis are employment litigation for management (including all forms of discrimination and harassment, wrongful discharge, unfair competition and wage and hour litigation), employer advice and counseling, wage and hour class actions, and administrative agency investigations and claims. Professional Experience Managing Partner of the San Francisco Office, Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, 2007-present Partner, Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, 2007-present Associate, Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, 2000-2006 Associate, Rutan & Tucker, LLP, 1998-2000 Representative Experience and Accomplishments Obtained defense verdict in arbitration of gender discrimination case. Assisted in successfully defeating class certification in statewide wage and hour class action alleging misclassification of exempt status for a group of bank employees. Obtained complete summary judgment in various employment discrimination cases involving gender, national origin, and disability. Published Opinions Wells v. Board of Trustees of California State University, 393 F.Supp.2d 990 (N.D. Cal. 2005)