About Alessandra
Alessandra C. Whipple is a partner in CDF’s Orange County office where she defends companies in employment-related litigation. Whipple is experienced in advising and defending various business and employment disputes involving claims of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and retaliation, breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secrets, and whistleblower claims. Prior to joining CDF, Whipple served as in-house counsel for a regional bank, advising on matters concerning public disclosure/filings, corporate strategy, and labor and employment issues.
Whipple’s practice includes providing pragmatic day-to-day advice and counseling to companies on how to navigate California’s ever-changing labor and employment law landscape. Combining business and legal acumen, she counsels clients on compliance strategies and implementation to enable them to take a proactive approach to mitigate the risks and costs associated with employment matters.
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Areas of Practice
Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
EEO Litigation
Trade Secrets
Workplace Safety and Health (OSHA)
Education
The George Washington University School of Law, JD, 2015
- Clinical Legal Education Association 2015 Outstanding Clinical Student Award
- Nominated for 2015 American College of Bankruptcy Distinguished Law Student in Bankruptcy
Pacific Coast Banking School, Seattle, WA
Georgetown University, M.A. International Global Comparative History, 2012
Loyola Marymount University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2008
- School of Film & Television Top Scholar Award
- Top Program Scholar Award
- National Dean’s List
Publications
"Staying Compliant: Top Legal Risks for California Employers in 2024," Orange County Business Journal, October 2024
"Navigating Remote Work Challenges: Top Five Issues for California Employers," Orange County Business Journal, October 2023
"U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Missed Two Free Penalty Kicks to Avoid the Current Pay Gap,” Orange County Register, July 2019
Presentations
"The Top 10 Current Legal Headaches for California Employers in 2024," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, October 2024
"California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements and Compliance Overview," Co-Presenter, California Chiropractic Association, May 2024
"No Plan, No Problem – California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements and Compliance Overview," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, May 2024
"Up in Smoke: A Blunt Discussion of Applicant and Employee Drug Testing in California in 2024," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, January 2024
"Navigating the Future of Work: Adapting Return to Office Policies," Presenter, California Mortgage Bankers Association, September 2023
"Managing Post Pandemic Remote Work - Top Ten Things CA Employers Need to Know," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, January 2023
Professional Affiliations/Leadership/Awards
Listed, Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch, Litigation (Labor and Employment), and Labor and Employment Law (Management), Irvine, 2021 - 2024
