111 Santa Rosa Avenue Suite 200 Santa Rosa, CA 95404
T (707) 542-4600 F (916) 442-1028
Practice Areas
Workers’ Compensation Defense
Background
Admitted to Practice by the State Bar of California: 2021
Number of years in Worker's Compensation: 2
Number of years with Mullen & Filippi, LLP: 0
Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2021
Political Science from Saint Mary's College of California in 2009
Career Basics
Cathleen Rivera joined the Santa Rosa office of Mullen & Filippi in 2024. She has a background in civil litigation defense work and experience in defense for workers’ compensation claims in Northern California.
Education
Cathleen earned her JD from Santa Clara University. She was also awarded a specialized certificate in Social Justice and Public Interest Law. Upon graduation, she was recognized for her pro bono work earning a Silver Pro Bono acknowledgment award. Further, she served on the executive board of the Employment and Labor Law Society.
Professional Membership
Cathleen was admitted to the California State Bar in 2021. She is also admitted to United States Northern District of California Federal Court.
Personal Note
In my career, I enjoy cultivating long-term client relationships, analyzing the details of a case and exploring creatives ways to resolve matters.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children.