Meet the team

Our attorneys have graduated from top law schools and gained experience at leading law firms

Ms. Gentin is received her B.A. from Brown University in 1984 and her J.D. from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law in 1989, where she was honored as an Alexander Fellow and served as Articles Editor of the Arts and Entertainment Law Journal. Before joining Parsus LLP as Of Counsel, Ms. Gentin was associated with Troy & Gould (1989-1996), Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, LLP (1996-2004), Altman & Morris (2005-2006) and Knee Ross & Silverman LLP (2007-2010).  She was a judicial extern for the Honorable Pierre Leval, United States District Court, SDNY (1988). Ms. Gentin is also certified as a mediator in the State of New York.

Ms. Gentin practices in all areas of labor and employment law, with particular emphasis in employment litigation, wrongful termination and unfair business competition.

Ms. Gentin has more than 20 years experience defending employers, managers and employees in all phases of civil employment and business litigation.  She has both prosecuted and defended employers, managers and employees in civil actions in state and federal court for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, defamation, intentional torts, breach of contract, fraud, negligence, wage disputes, unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets. She also has substantial experience responding to state and federal agency inquiries from the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and the Department of Labor.

She has conducted successful arbitrations and mediations before JAMS and the AAA and has both briefed and argued cases before the California Court of Appeals.

In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Gentin counsels clients on a broad spectrum of issues pertaining to the employment relationship.  Her counseling practice includes recommending and drafting personnel policies and procedures, advising on discipline and termination issues with respect to individual employees, and preparing and consulting on employment agreements, and advising on the latest federal and state statutes in the employment arena.

Ms. Gentin has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to, entertainment, health care, mortgage lending, banking, security and non-profit organizations both nationally and throughout the Southern California area.  She is well equipped to provide cost-efficient, strong counsel.