Katherine M. Forster

Career

Katherine M. Forster is a partner in the employment department at Munger, Tolles & Olson.

In addition to having litigated scores of wage/hour and discrimination class actions as well as collective and representative actions, Ms. Forster has particular experience in helping companies navigate highly sensitive claims for sexual harassment and abuse, gender discrimination and pay equity. Her litigation experience includes whistleblower retaliation claims, executive compensation matters, trade secrets disputes, constitutional issues and claims arising under the Unruh Civil Rights Act, as well as federal and state employment laws. Ms. Forster also handles internal investigations and provides strategic labor law compliance advice to employers and management. She has extensive experience in the entertainment and media, technology, retail, food and beverage distribution, financial services, communications and nonprofit sectors.

Ms. Forster is a past chair of the Labor & Employment Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. She received the Distinguished Service Award from the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) in 2016. The Daily Journal has named her among its Top Labor & Employment Lawyers and Top 100 Women Lawyers in California. In 2022, the Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Ms. Forster as a Leader of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorney. In addition, Ms. Forster has regularly been selected for inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers and listed among the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Southern California.