"As employment and labor litigation become increasingly complex legal services, CDF continues to expand its breadth of experience," said Leigh A. White, Managing Partner of CDF's Orange County office. "We're proud to welcome Ashley and know she will be a valuable addition to our growing practice."

As an associate at CDF, she will work closely with employers to successfully navigate an ever-changing economic landscape by helping them grasp new legislation and execute tactics to avoid future employment-related disputes.

"I'm excited to join a legal team as well-known and respected as CDF is in the world of employment litigation," said Halberda. "The firm's stellar reputation in California employer defense and its commitment to client service are enviable attributes in any practice, and I'm eager to apply my knowledge and experience to benefit CDF clients."

Halberda is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, and received her law degree from University of San Diego, School of Law. She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. She also volunteers with Public Law Center Volunteer-Dissolution for Victims of Domestic Violence.

To contact Halberda, please call 949-622-1661 or email ahalberda@cdflaborlaw.com.

About Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP

Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP is a California law firm specializing exclusively in labor, employment and immigration law. CDF has distinguished itself as one of the top law firms representing employers in California, with its focus on successfully defending single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, as well as advising employers on ways to minimize the risk of litigation. The firm has five offices throughout California - in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. For more information, visit: http://www.CDFLaborLaw.com.