Gary Lafayette is a Dartmouth College and UC Berkeley School of Law graduate who began his career in 1979. He focuses on labor and employment, commercial litigation, and class actions, with decades of experience trying complex cases. Highly regarded as a trial attorney, he has handled high-profile matters for Fortune 500 companies and public entities, and has tried over 30 cases to verdict, many resulting in published opinions. Lafayette holds an AV Preeminent rating and has served in leadership roles with the National Employment Law Council and NAMWOLF. His honors include California Lawyer Attorney of the Year and recognition in Northern California Super Lawyers for over 15 years.