Laurie E. Sherwood, Esq.
Partner
San Francisco, CA
(415)781-7072
lsherwood@wfbm.com
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Laurie E. Sherwood has practiced law in California since 1991. Her
litigation practice includes an emphasis on toxic tort/environmental, employment, construction defect,
civil rights, municipal and travel litigation. Throughout her career, she has successfully represented
municipalities, manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors in multiple party litigation. Ms. Sherwood
has been involved in several trials and has handled numerous mediations involving these types of claims.
In addition to her legal experience, Ms. Sherwood has nine years of experience in education as a high school
teacher and vice-principal.
Admitted to Practice
California (1991)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1991)
Mount St. Mary’s College (M.S., 1985)
Loyola Marymount University (B.A., 1979)
Member
State Bar of California
National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Loyola Marymount University Alumni Association Board of Directors
Seminars and Lectures
“Building Your Case: California Nuts & Bolts”, Navigators Insurance Construction Defect Claims Summit III. June, 2008.
“We’re Watching You: Privacy in the Workplace”, Employment Advisory Council of Orange County. June, 2008.
“DNA Utilization”, Chubb & Son, Annual Environmental Meeting. June, 2008.
“Gene Expression Technology as a Medical Causation Tool”, HarrisMartin Benzene Litigation Conference. June, 2008.
“Genetic Biomarkers: Plaintiff’s Shortcut to Verdict?”, Resolute Management, Inc. May, 2008.
“Construction Defect Litigation; The Nuts and Bolts”, “Toxic Tort Litigation”, and “Mold: Fear vs. Fact”, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance. May, 2008.
“Rainmaking and Business Development for Women: Understanding and Managing the Impact of Gender on Your Career and Rainmaking Success”, LexisNexis Women in the Legal Profession Summit. January, 2008.
“Employment Law Practices”, San Francisco Housing Authority. 2007, 2006, 2005.
“The Role of Experts in Construction Litigation”, Rimkus Consulting Group. 2005.
“California Indemnity Law”, AIG Insurance Company. 2005.
“Pre-Litigation Questions about Construction Claims”, AIG Insurance Company. November, 2005.
“California Construction Defect Litigation”, Arch Insurance. 2004.
Representative Trials and ADR
Heffel v. Construction Company; Construction Defect, Defense verdict.
Demps v. City Housing Authority; Employment Law, Motion for summary judgment granted.
Rucker v. City Housing Authority; Employment Law, Motion for summary judgment granted.
Adekunjo v. City Housing Authority; Employment Law, Motion for summary judgment granted.
Remboldt v. Berry Petroleum Company; Toxic Tort (Benzene Exposure), Motion for summary judgment granted.
Galvin v. Pacific Valley Home Improvement; Construction Defect, Settlement for client was less than 20% of global settlement.
Gordon v. Travel Company; Travel Law, Settlement was 20% of initial demand.
Office:
601 Montgomery Street, 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-2612
Phn: 415-781-7072
Fax: 415-391-6258
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