Gene Williams

Gene Williams is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in litigation, currently serving as a Partner at PADUANO & WEINTRAUB LLP since January 2024. Previously, Gene held partner and senior counsel positions at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, Makarem & Associates, and The Maloney Firm, APC, among others. With a strong track record in managing over 100 class actions in state and federal courts, Gene has successfully represented clients in high-stakes cases, including defeating class action certifications and coordinating litigation teams on complex wage and hour disputes. Gene's litigation experience encompasses various legal matters, including contract, intellectual property, and commercial disputes, enhanced by a solid educational background with a JD from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law and a B.A. in History from UCLA.