Colleen Curtin
Colleen Curtin is the Firm's labor and employment specialist. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and was elected to the honorary scholastic society of The Order of the Coif. Ms. Curtin also earned her LL.M., with distinction, in labor and employment law, from Georgetown University Law Center. Ms. Curtin is admitted to the bar in California and the District of Columbia.
Ms. Curtin has extensive experience advising employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. She is well-versed in counseling Firm clients on employee handbook and policy review, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour laws, and affirmative action compliance. Other aspects of Ms. Curtin's counseling practice include performing investigations for employers and giving statutorily-required seminars. Ms. Curtin is also a litigator and represents the Firm's clients in state and federal tribunals, as well as before administrative agencies.
Prior to joining the Horton Village Law Group, Ms. Curtin practiced law in Los Angeles, including at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. At Gibson Dunn she represented Fortune 100 companies as a member of the firm's labor and employment department. After several years in Los Angeles, she returned to San Diego, and now is delighted to practice at the Horton Village Law Group.
Ms. Curtin represents her clients with zealous advocacy, combined with an impeccable sense of manners and decorum. She is so effective because she is relentless, and her courtesy and politeness make her credibility unimpeachable.
EDUCATION AND BAR ADMISSION:
Colgate University, Bachelor of Arts
University of San Diego School of Law, Juris Doctorate, cum laude
Georgetown Law Center, LL.M (Master of Laws), with distinction
Admitted to Practice in California and the District of Columbia.
DIRECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone: 858.832.8658
