Alessandra C. Whipple

Alessandra C. Whipple

Partner

About Alessandra

Alessandra C. Whipple is a partner in CDF’s Orange County office where she defends companies in employment-related litigation. She 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, Alessandra served as in-house counsel for a regional bank, advising on matters concerning public disclosure/filings, corporate strategy, and labor and employment issues.

Alessandra’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.

Areas of Practice

  • EEO Litigation
  • Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
  • Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • PAGA Litigation
  • Internal Investigations
  • Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
  • Wage and Hour Issues

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

Presentations

New California Employment Laws & Developments for 2026

Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, December 2025

Workplace Investigation Essentials for Employers - Navigating Legal Minefields

Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, May 2025

Golden Rules Gone Wrong: Top 10 Compliance Hazards for California Workplaces in 2025

Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, January 2025

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

Recognitions

Listed, Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch," - Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions Defendants (2026), Labor and Employment Litigation (2023 - 2027) and Labor and Employment Law Management (2021 - 2027), Irvine, CA

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