Lynne Charlotte Hermle

Lynne Charlotte Hermle is a renowned Silicon Valley employment lawyer located at 1000 Marsh Road in Menlo Park, California, United States. With a proven track record of winning high-profile jury trials and defeating class certification on discrimination and wage class actions, Lynne is a trusted advocate for industry-leading clients in the retail and technology sectors. She has successfully defended global companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, The Gap, Genentech, and many others in complex discrimination and wage-and-hour class actions.

Lynne's notable victories include obtaining a complete defense verdict for Kleiner Perkins in the high-stakes gender discrimination and retaliation case of Pao v. Kleiner Perkins. She was named "Litigator of the Week" by American Lawyer for her effective trial strategies and cross-examination skills. The Daily Journal has recognized her as "arguably the most feared employment defense attorney in California" for her string of successes in defending tech clients against gender harassment and discrimination claims.

In addition to her trial work, Lynne serves as an Early Neutral Evaluator for the Northern District of California and has been appointed as a mediator in complex cases. She is also a respected educator, teaching classes on trial advocacy and employment law topics. With a background in in-house counsel for AT&T, Lynne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice at Orrick.

For exceptional legal representation in employment law matters, Lynne Charlotte Hermle is a top choice for clients seeking a skilled and strategic advocate.