Meet Michelle Gaulin, California Employment Attorney for Women
A mother and California employment lawyer on a mission to end workplace discrimination and retaliation.
Michelle Gaulin, Esq. founded Gaulin Law, APC after spending a decade specializing in derivative and securities class actions. She also has extensive experience in qui tam litigation, representing whistleblowers in cases of corporate fraud and misconduct. But it was her journey into motherhood that revealed a troubling pattern she could not ignore.
As a woman, mother of twins, and attorney with nearly 15 years of legal experience, Michelle recognized that workplace discrimination cases required more than general employment law expertise. She saw too many talented women and parents pushed out of their careers after starting families. The pattern repeated itself: pregnancy announcements followed by poor performance reviews, maternity leaves that became permanent departures, and mothers relegated to lesser roles upon return.
The legal system has specific protections under California and federal law, but many firms treat these cases as just another employment dispute. Michelle founded Gaulin Law because these are not just legal issues. They are deeply personal violations that require a thoughtful combination of fierce advocacy and compassion.
Michelle's background as a former auditor, corporate financial investigator, and holder of both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Accounting, gives her unique insight into how discrimination impacts career trajectory and long-term earning potential. This knowledge shapes how we calculate damages, build cases, and hold companies accountable.
Michelle’s Bar Admissions:
California
Central District of California
Northern District of California
Our Professional Affiliations
What Makes Gaulin Law, APC Different
At Gaulin Law, we focus exclusively on women's workplace rights because we believe specialized advocacy gets better results. Michelle's background as a former auditor, corporate financial investigator, and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting, gives her unique insight into how discrimination impacts your career trajectory and long-term earning potential. This knowledge shapes how we calculate your damages, fight for the compensation you deserve, and hold companies accountable.
We take time to truly hear your story.
We explain legal concepts in plain language.
We keep you informed throughout your case.
We fight for both legal justice and your dignity.
Paying It Forward
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Your Courage Helps Other Women
When you stand up to discrimination, you're not just fighting for yourself. You're helping reshape workplace culture for every woman who comes after you. Each case we win puts employers on notice that discrimination carries real consequences.
The ripple effect of your case:
Establishes precedents that protect other women
Creates policy changes that prevent future discrimination
Challenges the assumptions that motherhood, being a woman, or being over a certain age, make you less valuable
Your decision to seek justice creates a more equitable playing field for every woman in the workforce.
Real Results for Women and Mothers
$200,000 Settlement for Gender Discrimination and Retaliation on the basis of pregnancy
$199,000 Settlement for Gender Discrimination, and Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wrongful Termination on the basis of pregnancy and related medical condition
$199,999 Settlement for Racial Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Ready to Share Your Story?
When your career has been derailed unfairly, you deserve an advocate who will fight for the justice you deserve.
Schedule your free 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation, understand your rights, and explore your options.
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