William Brad Barbagallo
Senior Attorney
5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 450 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Ph: (818) 992-9999 | Fax: (818) 992-9991
W. Brad Barbagallo has built a unique, well-rounded practice by representing various stakeholders on all sides of complex disputes and litigation.
His practice areas include employment issues, insurance bad faith and coverage disputes, subrogation, workers’ compensation, personal injury, medical and professional malpractice, general business litigation, breach of contract, and data privacy.
Mr. Barbagallo has experience as both Plaintiff and Defense counsel, as well as experience working as private subrogation counsel for one of the largest workers’ compensation insurers in California. Most recently, Mr. Barbagallo served as in-house counsel to the world’s largest Avocado producer and publicly traded entity, overseeing global employment policies and procedures, disputes and litigation, and data privacy compliance and data breach incident response. Mr. Barbagallo is also an experienced trial attorney, having tried numerous complex cases through verdict. Finally, Mr. Barbagallo holds the designation of Certified Information Privacy Professional – US (CIPP/US), and is an active member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Mr. Barbagallo utilizes his breadth of experience to offer a full-service practice to his clients. He works with his clients to prevent or mitigate claims and litigation via strong internal policies, procedures, and training, while zealously advocating for his clients through trial should litigation be necessary. He thrives in finding innovative and creative solutions to complex business problems for sophisticated enterprises.
TESTIMONIALS
“I enjoyed collaborating with Brad on data privacy, security, and global IT compliance for a publicly traded international company. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional, Brad has extensive knowledge and expertise in supporting IT with legal advice and compliance, including creating policies and procedures, providing daily counseling, and overseeing incident response programs.”
Joe Wallace – Chief Information Officer, Mission Produce, Inc.
“Brad has been amazing helping us defend our business, using cost-efficient, strategic solutions to resolve issues early. He has also used his intimate knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, to assist us with crafting various policies and procedures. Brad is a true ally to the business community and we’re grateful for his continued partnership.”
Josephine and Tim Rowley – Owners, Beeps Diners and Route 66 Classic Grill
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Mr. Barbagallo graduated from the University of Southern California in 2014, with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, before graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2017. While at USC, Mr. Barbagallo worked in the US House of Representatives for Congressman Howard Berman, and later, while at Pepperdine, worked for the Honorable Patrick J. Walsh (Ret.), Chief Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
- California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California