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

Biography

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

Active

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 | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Skill and Empathy Combine to Create a Powerful Force

From initial contact through final disposition, Supreeta was timely, professional, competent, committed, patient and a zealous advocate! She was very receptive and open to my engagement, and never made me feel as though my case wasn't as important to her as it was to me. I am unable to get into spe...cifics of my case, but suffice it to say that Supreeta is a warrior who is genuinely interested in pursuing justice on behalf of her clients; and I am recommending her to anyone in need of an attorney that will take care of business for sure, but do so in a way that makes a difficult circumstance less so. I had several choices to choose from, but it was Supreeta who followed up and made me feel as though I could trust her with my situation/case. She did not disappoint me, and she won't disappoint you either. Supreeta ushered me through a horrible situation with expertise, finesse and care, and i will be forever grateful.

Posted by John | April 23, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Supreeta is the best, bar none!

I was being let go from a company I had invested my energy and time to make the world, the environment and our society a better place. I had become irelavent amongst a group of crony supervisors. In this world it can be extremely difficult to fight the system alone and I was at a very low point fight...ing depression and a well moneyed company who appeared to have all the cards until I was introduced to Supreeta Sampath. I retained Supreeta and things changed. Supreeta is an exceptional person and a phenomenal lawyer. She reviewed my case and honestly evaluated it on its merits. She developed a winning strategy in which I was able to walk away with dignity. As a result I will be writing the chapter of my life with a heart filled with zeal. During the process she communicated with me via e-mail,phone and in person. She let me know upfront what are realistic goals could be and when we needed to readjust she did so in a very timely fashion. I was very pleased with the result and truly feel blessed having worked with her. I know that may sound crazy but it is true. She is honest,forthright,empathetic and a truly caring person who works very hard to make things right. I am grateful and wiser from my experience. She explained many things i did not know or understood about the law and will definitely learn from this experience. I highly recommend her without exception . Supreeta is the advocate you need beside you.

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Calvin Chang

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Afshin Mozaffari

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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