Valerian Law, P.C. Announces Transition of Two Attorneys to Partner

Berkeley, CA – January 21, 2025 – Valerian Law, P.C. is pleased to announce the transition of two distinguished attorneys, Dan Gildor and Felicia Medina, to the position of Partner. Their promotions reflect a natural evolution in their professional journeys, underpinned by exceptional legal expertise, unwavering dedication to clients, and significant contributions to the firm’s success.

Dan Gildor has been an integral part of Valerian Law, P.C. since January 2023, initially joining as Senior Counsel. With a diverse background that includes astrophysics, programming, and environmental litigation, Dan has practiced cutting-edge public interest law for over 20 years. Dan is known for his formidable expertise in wage-and-hour cases, class actions, and employment law. His notable cases include Sosa v. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and Naranjo v. GNC as well as several appellate cases. Dan’s commitment to advancing the rights of employees and consumers has been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes for thousands of clients and class members.

Felicia Medina joined Valerian Law, P.C. in August 2024 as Senior Counsel. Felicia is a nationally acclaimed civil rights attorney, known for securing some of the largest class and individual settlement awards in employment discrimination cases. Her passion for addressing systemic oppression and holding powerful entities accountable has led to significant successes, including nine-figure class action settlements for gender discrimination and race discrimination. Felicia’s expertise extends to workplace disputes in various industries, including STEM, entertainment, and professional services.

“Our new partners embody the core values of Valerian Law, combining legal acumen with a client-centered, compassionate approach to tackling the wrongs our clients have endured. Their promotions are a testament to their commitment to championing workers’ rights, their preeminent legal skills, and their leadership within our firm and the broader legal community,” said Xinying Valerian, Founder & Managing Partner.

As partners, Dan Gildor and Felicia Medina will continue to enhance the firm’s capabilities, providing strategic counsel and top-tier legal services to our valued clients.

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Valerian Law P.C. is a woman of color-owned plaintiff-side law firm located in Berkeley, California. The firm’s mission is to advocate for workers who have suffered discrimination, retaliation, wage theft and other unfair and unsafe working conditions. Using a client-centered approach, Valerian Law effectively leverages its attorneys’ decades of litigation and negotiations expertise in individual and class and collective actions to expand protection for people most impacted by bias, discrimination, and disparities in economic power. The firm specializes in individual and class action employment, civil rights, and wage and hour disputes and has vindicated the rights of thousands of clients.

For more information, visit www.valerian.law or 888-686-1918.