Catherine N. Van Farowe

Catherine is an employment attorney admitted to practice law in Arizona and California. With a litigation practice focused on defending California employers in wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative actions, Catherine has built a reputation for aggressively and strategically defending employers in complex legal matters. She has successfully defeated class certification of minimum wage, overtime, meal period, rest break, expense reimbursement, wage statement, and final wage claims, among others.

Catherine has also successfully defended both Arizona and California employers in contentious single-plaintiff matters involving discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination in state and federal court.

Beyond litigation, Catherine is passionate about providing comprehensive and practical advice to employers on a wide range of employment law issues, including maintaining compliance with the ever-evolving California Labor Code, developing compliant policies, and conducting sensitive workplace investigations. Catherine’s unique ability to connect with her clients helps her anticipate their needs and offer targeted, concise, and proactive solutions.