Supreeta Sampath

Supreeta Sampath

also known as The Sampath Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Discrimination Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment

351 California Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA

About Supreeta

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 30%

Race, Ancestry, National Origin, Religion, Age (over 40), Disability (mental and physical), Sex, Gender (including pregnancy, childbirth), Sexual orientation, Medical Condition, FMLA/CFRA interference, Marital Status.

21 years

30%
Wrongful Termination 30%

Race, Ancestry, National Origin, Religion, Age (over 40), Disability (mental and physical), Sex, Gender (including pregnancy, childbirth), Sexual orientation, Medical Condition, FMLA/CFRA as well as retaliation and whistle blower cases.

30%
Employment and Labor 20%

Services include severance review, advice/counsel, pre-litigation negotiation and litigation of non-union employee matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, disability issues, protected leaves, wrongful termination.

21 years

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

Quid pro quo as well as hostile work environment cases.

21 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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No misconduct found

Location

The Sampath Law Firm

351 California Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Supreeta Sampath's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Experienced, empathetic, and gets results…fast!

Leveraged Supreeta Sampath’s expertise for a racial bias termination case. She was prompt and clearly laid out options and scenarios. The financial return was impressive. But more importantly, she was sincerely on my side during this emotional period. Hope I never have to use her again for such a sit...uation, but she will be my go-to for all legal employment matters going forward.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Supreeta has your back

When I started working with Supreeta, my employer was trying to "manage me out" after an expensive surgery (they were self-insured). Unlike other attorneys I had contacted, Supreeta was willing to help me pursue my objectives, which originally was to stay employed and to obtain fair treatment. When ...I was eventually terminated, she was willing to take on what was a very messy case against a very uncooperative and dissembling legal team, and she steered me to an excellent outcome through mediation without having to file, which I think was the best solution for me personally. Supreeta believed in me even when I did not have any witnesses and she always had my best interests in mind. I would recommend her very highly to anyone dealing with workplace discrimination. It was an extremely stressful process for us and her combination of expertise and caring was critical to getting us through.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

The absolute best

I am a senior woman in my company and was being forced out of the firm for unclear reasons -- and being treated unfairly, to say the least. Another employment lawyer I know socially recommended Supreeta to me, and she was a godsend in an otherwise completely awful few weeks. I called her with an imme...diate ask, and she was able to squeeze me in, advise me of my options, and work on my separation agreement (quick turns), all in the span of 2-3 days. She was responsive, smart, reasonable, empathetic, and dependable. She was able to lay out various paths for action, options for language, tailored the approach to me, and armed me with both knowledge and resources. On top of that, she is incredibly kind and easy to talk to -- I'd love to have her as a friend! While I hope to never be in this situation again, I would rehire her in a heartbeat. Supreeta exceeds all expectations of what you get when you hire a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent experience, great results

Supreeta is a goddess at what she does. She is intelligent, precise, and professional. I appreciated her empathy during a difficult process, all while maintaining a disciplined focus towards the intended outcome. I will not hesitate to refer her to friends or family in need.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Amazing and kind attorney!

I reached out to Supreeta after a sudden termination for guidance and to review my options. She really took the time to listen to my story and understand my situation. She was extremely compassionate and easy to talk to and she gave me excellent advice on how to best handle my situation. She's quick ...to respond, honest and really cares about her clients. If you're looking for a knowledgable attorney who is great at what they do, Supreeta is the one to use!

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Supreeta Sampath's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erin Pulaski

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 03

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"Supreeta is one of the most talented lawyers around - hard-working, tenacious and dedicated to her clients. She is a force to be reckoned with."

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Navruz Avloni

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 21

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"Supreeta is a hardworking, and knowledgeable attorney who will zealously advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Fisher

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vivek Mittal

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Supreeta is passionate and excellent at what she does. Her years of experience and dedication to her clients make her a wonderful advocate for her clients."

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carl Botterud

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Calvin Chang

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Afshin Mozaffari

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Toni Jaramilla

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Supreeta Sampath personally, and find her to be an outstanding attorney, who cares for her clients and fights passionately for their rights. She also cares deeply about her community and spends many hours contributing her time and talent to helping others."

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Tracy Fehr

Appeals lawyer

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Gail Solo

Employment and labor lawyer

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Toni Jaramilla

Employment and labor lawyer

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Afshin Mozaffari

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer - Labor and Employment, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer - Labor and Employment, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer - Labor and Employment, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer - Labor and Employment, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyers - Labor and Employment, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment, "SuperLawyers®"

2019

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment, "SuperLawyers®"

2018

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment, "SuperLawyers®"

2017

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment, "SuperLawyers®"

2016

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment, "SuperLawyers®"

2015

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment, "SuperLawyers®"

2014

Super Lawyer - Labor & Employment, Super Lawyer Magazine

2013

Rising Star - Labor & Employment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star - Labor & Employment, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star - Labor & Employment, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, The Sampath Law Firm

2008 - 2011

Senior Associate, Schonbrun De Simone Seplow Harris & Hoffman, LLP

2006 - 2008

Associate, Donfeld, Kelley & Rollman LLP

2005 - 2006

Of Counsel, Bensinger, Ritt & Tai LLP

2004 - 2005

Staff Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aid

2002 - 2004

Director, Legal Aid Association of California

Associations

2020 - Present

Legal Aid at Work

Board Member

2009 - Present

Foundation for Advocacy Inclusion and Resources

Immediate Past President, Vice President

2007 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Diversity Committee (Past Co-Chair)

2012 - 2018

California Employment Lawyers Association

Board Member

2011 - 2012

South Asian Bar Association - Southern California

Board Member, Co-Secretary

2011 - 2013

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Labor & Employment Law Section, Membership Committee

2009 - 2010

SABA-SC Public Interest Foundation

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Salinda v. DIRECTV

Jury Verdict; $1.178 Million (LA Superior Court)

Wason v. AIG

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Education

N/A

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of San Francisco School of Law (formerly UC Hastings)

Mediation Certification

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

B.A. in Rhetoric

Speaking Engagements

2018

Employment Law 101

Harassment and Discrimination

2016

Summer Law Clerk Orientation

Brief Writing 101

2014

Diversity Leadership Summit

Becoming a Thoughtful Leader in the Digital Age

2013

CELA Anuual Conference

Members Victory Panel (Presenter)

2012

NELA 2012 Annual Convention

Privacy Issues in the Workplace

2012

DFEH/Employment Law Clinic

Practice of Plaintiff-side Employment Law

2012

CELA Annual Employment Law Conference

Member Victory Panel (Moderator)

2011

The State Bar of California​'s 2011 Solo Summit

The Plaintiff Employment Lawsuit: From Potential Client Intake to Execution of the Engagement Letter

2011

DFEH/Employment Law Clinic

Effectively Evaluating Plaintiffs Employment Cases

Publications

Languages

English

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