Biography:    After her graduation from the University of Southern California in 1980, Ms. De Groot practiced law through prestigious law firms and institutions throughout the West. She has been with Sessions & Kimball LLP since 2004. Ms. De Groot has been an attorney for over 30 years.

Education:    University of Southern California, J.D., June 1980, California State University Fullerton, BS

Bar Admission:    Admitted to practice before all California court

Publications:    Ms. De Groot has published many articles in the media, including on topics related to wages, overtime, sick leave, and wrongful termination

Professional Memberships:    California State Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association; Employment Labor Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association.

Honors/Leadership:

• Chair, Labor & Employment Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association, 2007.
• Taught attorneys on various legal topics for their State Bar educational credits.

Personal:    She has two daughters. She enjoys quilting, animals, gardening, bicycling