Cate Gregory
Legal Advisor
California
CA
About
I offer a full range of legal advice to help employees and small businesses navigate the often confusing rights and obligations of the workplace. I can answer discrete employment law questions, or can collaborate longer-term to help navigate difficult or complicated workplace issues. I offer a thoughtful, holistic approach based on years of experience as an employment law litigator.
experience
Work History
Wilson Elser
Associate Attorney
Mar 2007 - Sep 2009
Developed insurance litigation practice in insurance bad faith, ERISA, STOLI/IOLI, federal and state interpleaders, life insurance rescission, and some reinsurance from inception through resolution. Successfully resolved dozens of cases either solo or in close collaboration with supervisors. Sat second-chair in two-week jury trial in state court that resulted extremely favorable verdict.
Kelly, Herlihy, and Klein
Attorney
Jun 2006 - Feb 2007
Managed up to fourteen employment discrimination and first-party bad faith insurance cases from initial pleadings through summary judgment motions. Investigated and prepared written responses to EEOC and DFEH charges. Recruited to follow named partner to Wilson Elser.
Law Offices of Angela Alioto
Attorney
Apr 2005 - May 2006
Represented employees/plaintiffs in discrimination, wage and hour, and disability-related lawsuits. Managed up to seven employment discrimination cases in early litigation: investigated allegations and drafted complaints; successfully opposed demurrers; handled discovery and discovery disputes; and mediation. Interviewed potential clients.
Lewis, Feinberg, Renaker, and Jackson
Contract Paralegal
Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
Assisted with discovery-related matters in ERISA cases for plaintiffs-side firm.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Intern
Sep 2004 - May 2005
Investigated discrimination claims by reading and analyzing documents provided by both parties, developing fact investigation plans, and conducting phone interviews with charging parties and witnesses. Wrote final determination reports for charges.