Carrie A. Stringham

Carrie A. Stringham is an accomplished employment litigator with nearly two decades of experience representing private- and public-sector employers. She defends clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and other employment disputes. Carrie also represents employers in complex class, representative, and Private Attorneys General Act litigation.

Carrie litigates cases from inception through final resolution, including discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, mediation, arbitration, and trial. She has obtained summary judgment, secured complete defense verdicts, negotiated low-value settlements that exceeded client expectations, and favorably resolved matters presenting significant potential exposure. She is particularly effective at identifying the strongest defense themes early, developing the evidentiary record strategically, and positioning cases for favorable resolution or trial.

Clients rely on Carrie not only as a litigator, but also as a trusted business partner. She works closely with in-house counsel, human resources professionals, and management to develop practical strategies that account for legal risk, business priorities, and cost. Carrie also provides proactive advice and counseling on employee relations, workplace policies, accommodations, leaves, investigations, discipline, wage and hour compliance, and litigation prevention.

Known for her strategic judgment, thorough preparation, and unwavering commitment to her clients, Carrie delivers sophisticated advocacy focused on achieving exceptional results.

Carrie serves as the San Diego office pro bono liaison.