Gregory J. Walsh

50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
T: (707) 524-7000

Gregory J. Walsh is the lead director in Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty’s Labor and Employment Group.  Greg’s practice encompasses all aspects of labor and employment law, including advising employers on how to prevent issues before they arise, and developing workable solutions to those that do.  Greg is also a member of the firm’s Wine Law and Litigation groups, representing clients in administrative and court proceedings.

A native Californian, Greg began his legal career practicing labor and general business law in Boston.  He later returned to the Bay Area, where he continued developing his practice with one of the nation's largest labor and employment firms, representing union and non-union employers.   In 2004, Greg’s love of the wine country brought him north, where he now uses his range of experience to solve problems for North Bay employers, businesses and individuals.  The North Bay Business Journal recently named Greg as a "Forty Under 40" award recipient.

Greg received his B.S. while double-majoring in Journalism and Sociology at the University of Oregon.  He earned his law degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he served as Senior Executive Editor of the Communications And Entertainment Law Journal.  Greg is admitted to practice in California, Massachusetts, and several federal jurisdictions.

Greg is an avid fan of the Rose Bowl Champion Oregon Ducks.  He and his family live in Sebastopol.

News

• Greg Walsh Named to 40 Under 40

Speeches

• PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (January 19, 2012) Napa Valley Vintners - "What's New In Employment Law 2011-2012" Presenter (December 12, 2011) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (November 17, 2011) Sonoma County EAC - 2011 Annual Employment & Labor Law Update: Speaker (October 5, 2011) Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce "Noon Time Event" - Little Mistakes With Big Consequences: Five Common Mistakes Made By Employers Of All Sizes And Simple Tips For Avoiding And Fixing Them: Presenter (September 7, 2011) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (August 25, 2011) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (June 16, 2011) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (April 21, 2011) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (February 17, 2011) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (January 20, 2011) Sonoma County EAC - 2010 Annual Employment & Labor Law Update: Speaker (October 6, 2010) Sitzmann Morris & Lavis - 2010 Employment Practices Update: Presenter (September 23, 2010) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (September 16, 2010) PASCO Labor Law Update: Presenter (May 20, 2010) PASCO Labor Law Update - Employee Terminations: Identifying Trends/Minimizing Risks: Presenter (March 18, 2010) Social Networking and Your Business (November 2009) PASCO Labor Law Update - Healthcare Reform: Presenter (September 17, 2009) 2008 Sonoma County Mayor's Conference: Keynote Speaker (2008) Napa Chamber of Commerce - Understanding Worker Status in Napa's Salon Industry: Presenter (2008) The Nuts and Bolts of Cobra: Presenter (October 30, 2008) Telecommuting 101: Keynote Speaker (October 24, 2008) Legal & Defensible Hiring Practices: Panel Presenter (August 2008) Responding To A “BOFE” Raid (April 2008) Enforcement of "Do Not Do" Agreement (March 2008) PASCO 24th Annual Employment Law & HR Conference: Speaker (October 25, 2007) Understanding the No-Match Regulation (October 2007)