Desiri L. Schele

Of counsel

Desiri Schele, of counsel to the firm, has years of experience representing both private and public entities in a wide variety of employment, tort and civil rights matters.  She is a member of the firm’s employment practice, and her current work focuses on defending public entities in lawsuits alleging harassment, retaliation, discrimination and wrongful termination. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schele was a deputy attorney for the California Department of Transportation, where she defended the State of California from personal injury, dangerous condition and employment law claims.  Ms. Schele also has experience conducting supervisor trainings on EEO policies and reasonable accommodation.