My resume
Dan Gildor 2006 Jetty Drive Richmond, CA 94804 ------------ ------------
Education
University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
J.D. with Environmental Certificate, May 2002
Honors: Order of the Coif, 2002
Landis Award for Writing in Water Law, 2002
AmJur Award, Public Lands Law, 2001
Moot Court Brief Writing Award, 2000
Prosser Award, Property Law, 1999
Activities: Publishing Editor, Ecology Law Quarterly, 2000-2001
Quarter finalist, Pace National Environmental Moot Court Competition, 2002
Stanford University
MA Political Science, January 1993
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS Political Science, minor in Economics, June 1990
GPA: 4.9/5.0
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, 1990
Burchard Scholar, 1989
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, 2002
Central District of California, 2003
Northern District of California, 2007
Experience
Marina Bay Bakery May 2018-present
Owner and Head Baker
Managed all aspects of starting and operating a home-based cottage bakery focusing on whole wheat sourdough breads as well as gluten-free sourdough breads and pastries.
Law Office of Dan L. Gildor February 2019-present
Performed task-based contract assignments focusing on legal research and writing. Drafted appellate and law and motion briefs
Department of Industrial Relations November 2016-February 2019
Office of the Director – Legal Unit
Drafted appellate briefs and briefs in opposition to motions for summary judgment. Interfaced with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to develop and implement strategies to police PAGA abuse and ensure aggrieved workers receive their fair share of settlement proceeds. Drafted and submitted comments to courts regarding PAGA settlements. Acted as a hearing officer in apprenticeship termination appeals as well as appeals of prevailing wage assessments.
Chavez & Gertler LLP, Mill Valley, CA October 2007 – November 2016
Partner
Litigated consumer and wage-and-hour class actions in state and federal court. Conducted investigations, interviewed clients, drafted complaints and oppositions to motions to dismiss, motions for class certification, motions for summary judgment, mediation briefs and damage analyses, and motions for preliminary and final approval of class action settlements. Interfaced with experts as well as class member witnesses to establish testimony in support of cases.
Environmental Law Foundation, Oakland CA January 2007 – September 2007
Public Trust and Clean Water Project Attorney
Managed grant funded program advancing implementation of California’s water quality antidegradation policy and application of the public trust doctrine through administrative processes and litigation where appropriate. Reviewed water quality permit applications and provided written and oral comments to California Regional Water Quality Control Boards. Drafted permit appeals. Conducted investigation regarding Scott Valley water quality and availability and devised various solutions regarding excessive water withdrawals.
Save Our Springs, Austin, TX March 2006 – December 2006
Attorney
Managed federal legal and administrative docket involving the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act. Focus areas included transportation planning, endangered species protection, and management of water resources. Developed and maintained interactive website for transportation related issues.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Santa Monica, CA September 2003 – July 2005
Project Attorney
Drafted motions in federal and state court, including an amicus curiae brief in the California Supreme Court and various briefs and other pleadings in the California Court of Appeals. Oversaw implementation of consent decrees in five federal Clean Water Act cases including drafting motions for attorneys fees and motions for contempt and making court appearances. Commented on draft regulations and permits, and developed several winning trial court Powerpoint presentations.
United States District Court, Western District of Washington August 2002– September 2003
Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein
Judicial Clerk
Researched and drafted court orders on a variety of criminal and civil matters including environmental, contract, constitutional, and procedural issues. Worked with parties regarding scheduling and conferences.
Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, San Francisco, CA August 2001 – December 2001
Law Clerk
Supported land use litigation through research and drafting memoranda and legal briefs.
Pillsbury Winthrop LLP, San Francisco, CA May 2001 – July 2001
Summer Associate
Supported client compliance with CEQA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and California Water Code. Researched and drafted memoranda on civil procedure, unlawful detainer, Commerce Clause, and contract issues.
Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund, San Francisco, CA August 2000 – December 2000
Law Clerk
Supported citizen suit challenges to state water quality rulemaking and Clean Air conformity determination through legal research and drafting memoranda, legal briefs, and complaints.
United States Department of Justice, San Francisco, CA May 2000 – July 2000
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Law Clerk
Researched and drafted memoranda, civil complaints, consent decrees, motions, and briefs regarding CERCLA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act enforcement issues.
AdKnowledge Inc, Palo Alto, CA April 1998 – May 1999
Senior Consultant
Managed technical sales support of enterprise-level internet advertising system. Oversaw special projects including internet browser market share analysis, advertising ROI analysis, and customer education. Worked with product management to define product requirements, quality assurance standards, and competitive offerings.
inTouch Technologies, Redwood City, CA April 1995 – April 1998
President
Managed design and development of commercial, web-based applications including computer-based training, bug reporting and tracking systems, product registration and license management, and threaded message collaboration systems for clients including American Express and Sun MicroSystems.
The 3DO Company, Redwood City, CA July 1993 – March 1995
Senior Technical Trainer
Trained and supported software developers through the development of core educational curriculum and special projects and assignments. Presented technical briefings to prospective technology licensees.
ICF Incorporated, Fairfax, VA August 1990 – May 1991
Research Assistant
Researched policy issues on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency including indoor radon testing and mitigation, Superfund soil testing protocols, low-level radioactive waste disposal practices, economic development and environmental planning, and geographical analysis of power plant emissions.
Publications
Brinker: Profundity or Periphery? Plaintiff (July 2012)
Navigating California Court’s Complex-Case Departments, Plaintiff (Jan. 2012)
Class Action Settlements: A New Transparency?, 39 CAOC Forum 34 (March/April 2009)
Preserving the Priceless: A Constitutional Amendment to Empower Congress to Preserve, Protect, and Promote the Environment, 32 ECOLOGY L.Q. 821 (2005).
Location, Location, Location: Forest Service Management of the Recreation Residence Program, 28 ECOLOGY L.Q. 993 (2002).
Dan Gildor 2006 Jetty Drive Richmond, CA 94804 ------------ ------------
Education
University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
J.D. with Environmental Certificate, May 2002
Honors: Order of the Coif, 2002
Landis Award for Writing in Water Law, 2002
AmJur Award, Public Lands Law, 2001
Moot Court Brief Writing Award, 2000
Prosser Award, Property Law, 1999
Activities: Publishing Editor, Ecology Law Quarterly, 2000-2001
Quarter finalist, Pace National Environmental Moot Court Competition, 2002
Stanford University
MA Political Science, January 1993
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS Political Science, minor in Economics, June 1990
GPA: 4.9/5.0
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, 1990
Burchard Scholar, 1989
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, 2002
Central District of California, 2003
Northern District of California, 2007
Experience
Marina Bay Bakery May 2018-present
Owner and Head Baker
Managed all aspects of starting and operating a home-based cottage bakery focusing on whole wheat sourdough breads as well as gluten-free sourdough breads and pastries.
Law Office of Dan L. Gildor February 2019-present
Performed task-based contract assignments focusing on legal research and writing. Drafted appellate and law and motion briefs
Department of Industrial Relations November 2016-February 2019
Office of the Director – Legal Unit
Drafted appellate briefs and briefs in opposition to motions for summary judgment. Interfaced with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to develop and implement strategies to police PAGA abuse and ensure aggrieved workers receive their fair share of settlement proceeds. Drafted and submitted comments to courts regarding PAGA settlements. Acted as a hearing officer in apprenticeship termination appeals as well as appeals of prevailing wage assessments.
Chavez & Gertler LLP, Mill Valley, CA October 2007 – November 2016
Partner
Litigated consumer and wage-and-hour class actions in state and federal court. Conducted investigations, interviewed clients, drafted complaints and oppositions to motions to dismiss, motions for class certification, motions for summary judgment, mediation briefs and damage analyses, and motions for preliminary and final approval of class action settlements. Interfaced with experts as well as class member witnesses to establish testimony in support of cases.
Environmental Law Foundation, Oakland CA January 2007 – September 2007
Public Trust and Clean Water Project Attorney
Managed grant funded program advancing implementation of California’s water quality antidegradation policy and application of the public trust doctrine through administrative processes and litigation where appropriate. Reviewed water quality permit applications and provided written and oral comments to California Regional Water Quality Control Boards. Drafted permit appeals. Conducted investigation regarding Scott Valley water quality and availability and devised various solutions regarding excessive water withdrawals.
Save Our Springs, Austin, TX March 2006 – December 2006
Attorney
Managed federal legal and administrative docket involving the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act. Focus areas included transportation planning, endangered species protection, and management of water resources. Developed and maintained interactive website for transportation related issues.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Santa Monica, CA September 2003 – July 2005
Project Attorney
Drafted motions in federal and state court, including an amicus curiae brief in the California Supreme Court and various briefs and other pleadings in the California Court of Appeals. Oversaw implementation of consent decrees in five federal Clean Water Act cases including drafting motions for attorneys fees and motions for contempt and making court appearances. Commented on draft regulations and permits, and developed several winning trial court Powerpoint presentations.
United States District Court, Western District of Washington August 2002– September 2003
Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein
Judicial Clerk
Researched and drafted court orders on a variety of criminal and civil matters including environmental, contract, constitutional, and procedural issues. Worked with parties regarding scheduling and conferences.
Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, San Francisco, CA August 2001 – December 2001
Law Clerk
Supported land use litigation through research and drafting memoranda and legal briefs.
Pillsbury Winthrop LLP, San Francisco, CA May 2001 – July 2001
Summer Associate
Supported client compliance with CEQA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and California Water Code. Researched and drafted memoranda on civil procedure, unlawful detainer, Commerce Clause, and contract issues.
Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund, San Francisco, CA August 2000 – December 2000
Law Clerk
Supported citizen suit challenges to state water quality rulemaking and Clean Air conformity determination through legal research and drafting memoranda, legal briefs, and complaints.
United States Department of Justice, San Francisco, CA May 2000 – July 2000
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Law Clerk
Researched and drafted memoranda, civil complaints, consent decrees, motions, and briefs regarding CERCLA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act enforcement issues.
AdKnowledge Inc, Palo Alto, CA April 1998 – May 1999
Senior Consultant
Managed technical sales support of enterprise-level internet advertising system. Oversaw special projects including internet browser market share analysis, advertising ROI analysis, and customer education. Worked with product management to define product requirements, quality assurance standards, and competitive offerings.
inTouch Technologies, Redwood City, CA April 1995 – April 1998
President
Managed design and development of commercial, web-based applications including computer-based training, bug reporting and tracking systems, product registration and license management, and threaded message collaboration systems for clients including American Express and Sun MicroSystems.
The 3DO Company, Redwood City, CA July 1993 – March 1995
Senior Technical Trainer
Trained and supported software developers through the development of core educational curriculum and special projects and assignments. Presented technical briefings to prospective technology licensees.
ICF Incorporated, Fairfax, VA August 1990 – May 1991
Research Assistant
Researched policy issues on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency including indoor radon testing and mitigation, Superfund soil testing protocols, low-level radioactive waste disposal practices, economic development and environmental planning, and geographical analysis of power plant emissions.
Publications
Brinker: Profundity or Periphery? Plaintiff (July 2012)
Navigating California Court’s Complex-Case Departments, Plaintiff (Jan. 2012)
Class Action Settlements: A New Transparency?, 39 CAOC Forum 34 (March/April 2009)
Preserving the Priceless: A Constitutional Amendment to Empower Congress to Preserve, Protect, and Promote the Environment, 32 ECOLOGY L.Q. 821 (2005).
Location, Location, Location: Forest Service Management of the Recreation Residence Program, 28 ECOLOGY L.Q. 993 (2002).