[Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP] – Award-winning California employment, labor and immigration law firm Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP announced the promotion of two high-performing attorneys to partners.

Dawn Irizarry and Amy Williams possess nearly 30 years of combined experience in protecting California employers from costly litigation. They are among more than 40 CDF attorneys who exclusively practice employment and labor law – and who guide employers statewide through the evolving legal landscape.

“Amy and Dawn have been integral members of the CDF team for a number of years, working on make-or-break employment law cases,” said Managing Partner Marie DiSante. “CDF’s continued growth is reinforced by the immense talent of our attorneys, and with Dawn and Amy as partners; we anticipate many more great outcomes for the firm and our clients.”

Dawn Irizarry

Irizarry represents employers – from initial filings to verdict – in matters related to claims of sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, hostile work environment and other employment-related disputes. She has successfully tried cases in Federal and State courts, in arbitration, before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and in front of state civil rights enforcement agencies. She also has significant experience conducting internal investigations and providing employers with trusted legal counsel to avoid employee-related litigation. In the last two years, Irizarry has developed an impressive book of business that includes clients in industries ranging from healthcare and real estate to retail and professional sports. Irizarry has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for her employment law expertise. She resides in the firm’s Los Angeles office.

Amy Williams

Williams received her juris doctor from University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and represents single-location employers to Fortune 500 companies. She counsels California employers and litigates on their behalf in wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff matters related to discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination in State and Federal Courts and arbitration proceedings. She was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2012 and 2015 for her track record and expertise in California labor and employment law. She is based in CDF’s Orange County office.

About Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP
For more than 20 years, Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP has distinguished itself as one of the top employment, labor and immigration firms in California, representing employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance. The firm has five offices throughout California – in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. For more information, visit: www.CDFLaborLaw.com and find CDF on LinkedIn or Twitter to learn more about how the firm protects California employers.