Bio
Pola Teresa Bernabe is a skilled employment law attorney with a wealth of experience handling complex litigation, particularly in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour disputes. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to manage a broad range of employment matters, from conducting detailed case assessments to developing trial strategies that lead to favorable outcomes for her clients. Pola has a proven track record of securing significant settlements and verdicts, including a $1.5 million award for emotional distress damages.
Her comprehensive approach to litigation includes drafting compelling mediation briefs, successfully opposing motions to compel arbitration, and leading extensive discovery efforts. Pola is adept at interviewing clients and witnesses, analyzing critical documents, and preparing for depositions. She brings a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of the law to each case she handles.
Pola earned her J.D. from UC Law San Francisco (formerly Hastings College of the Law), where she was recognized with a CALI Award for Legal Research and Writing and actively contributed to the Hastings Journal on Gender and the Law. Her dedication to her clients, combined with her litigation experience and strategic insight, make her a valuable advocate in employment law matters.