32 Acquisition International - Issue 1 2022 Leading Litigator Lights The Way or those who have been wronged by their employers, the scars can run very deeply indeed. The challenge is always to find a way of countering this, and the team at the Gillam Law Firm have committed themselves to finding the best way forward for their clients in a time of crisis. Over the years, the team at the Gillam Law Firm have made it their mission to pursue the rights of former and current employees. No matter what the industry, this experienced and diverse team of professionals are able to protect the priorities of their clients. With no new cases the same, it’s vital that the highest standards be set and maintained at all times. Leading the way forward at all times is Carol Gillam, the firm’s founder and president. He journey in the legal industry began at Keck Mahin & Cate in Chicago and Irell and Manella in Los Angeles. She became an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California in 1988, prosecuting some of their most well-publicized cases. In 1994, she left the government to provide her skills to the private sector. Since opening the Gillam Law Firm, Carol has managed to secure numerous 7-figure settlements and verdicts. Her success in the industry has allowed her to be recognised as one of the top employment lawyers in California with many cases in federal and state courts throughout California. The world of employment rights is incredibly complex, covering a range of issues including gender, race and religious discrimination as well as handling age, disability, FMLA, sexual harassment, whistleblower and other challenging cases. Carol’s career has seen her gain an enormous amount of expertise in trial scenarios, but the nature of employment law means that this is not always the best option. As such, she and her team have become experts at designing non-litigation solutions for various situations. The aim is not to take an employer to trial, but to find a solution that solves problems in a timely fashion. When it comes to the complex field of employment law, it pays to turn to a team who can satisfy any situation that might arise. Carol Gillam’s success in the industry is a credit to her immense experience, and is something to be justly celebrated. We look forward to where her career takes her in the months and years ahead following this tremendous achievement. Company: The Gillam Law Firm Contact: Carol Gillam F To stand up to someone who controls such a significant part of your life as your employment requires the ultimate in trust. We take a look at Carol Gillam, head of the Gillam Law Firm, to see how she won the title of Leading Employment Rights Litigation Lawyer of the Year, California in Acquisition International’s Leading Adviser Awards 2021. Nov21533
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