Marie D. DiSante Named 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the Orange County Area

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CDF Labor Law LLP attorney Marie D. DiSante was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" for Labor Law - Management in Orange County. In addition to the "Lawyer of the Year" award, Marie was also listed in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® in the following practice areas in: Labor and Employment (Litigation) and Employment Law (Management).

As CDF’s Firm Managing Partner and one of the firm’s founding partners, Marie has built a distinguished career advising and representing California employers in their most critical labor and employment matters. With more than three decades of experience, she has led CDF to become one of the state’s premier labor and employment defense firms. This recognition is a testament not only to Marie’s outstanding skill and leadership, but also to the impact she has had on the legal community and the employers she represents.

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making this a significant and coveted accolade. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. 

Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe.

Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Our awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback we receive from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough verification process to make sure they are currently still in private practice. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers.

About CDF Labor Law LLP

For more than 30 years, CDF Labor Law LLP has been a trusted partner to employers across California, focusing exclusively on labor, employment, and immigration matters. With five offices statewide—in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego—CDF defends employers in single-plaintiff, representative, and class action litigation, while also providing day-to-day counseling to help businesses navigate California’s complex workplace laws and avoid risk.

Learn more at www.CDFLaborLaw.com and follow CDF on LinkedIn for updates. To receive timely insights on the latest California labor and employment developments, subscribe to the firm’s blog at https://www.cdflaborlaw.com/blog.

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