Andrea Carlise Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Oakland

ANDREA S. CARLISE is an Assistant County Counsel with the Office of the County Counsel in Alameda, CA where she oversees the Advocacy and Litigation Division.. Ms. Carlise has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer every year since 2012. She has litigated and managed cases throughout California, representing clients at trial and facilitating the settlement or dismissal of countless cases. Ms. Carlise has successfully represented clients in State and Federal court, as well as before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. She has assisted clients in resolving employment disputes and negotiating favorable severance packages. She is currently representing ValleyCare Health System, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Alameda Hospital, El Camino Hospital and the County of Alameda in a variety of complex cases involving wrongful termination, employment discrimination, police practices, civil rights and other litigation matters.. Ms. Carlise has a strong commitment to Pro Bono and community service. She has served as President of the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations and California Women Lawyers. Ms. Carlise served on the Board of Directors of the Conference of California Bar Associations from 2009-2012 and is an active member of Queen's Bench Bar Association, having served on its Board of Directors. She has served as the President of the Board of Girls Inc. of the Island City. Ms. Carlise was a recipient of the 2012-2013 Women of Achievement Award from California Women Lawyers and the 2015 Women's Human Rights & Leadership Award from the International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law.