Rachel E. Balchum

Rachel E. Balchum

Rachel Balchum is a senior associate in Burke’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group. Rachel represents public and private employers and individuals in employment disputes, including in the areas of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour. She provides preventative counseling regarding employment practices, including COVID-19 issues, as well.

In addition, Rachel represents clients in trust and estate, financial elder abuse, and business litigation.

During law school, Rachel served as a legal extern at the United Nations Development Programme in Guatemala.

  • J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2013
  • B.A., San Diego State University, 2008
  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of California
  • San Francisco Jewish Family and Children’s Services Program and Planning Committee, Donor Circle Committee, and 2019-2020 New Leaders Fellow
  • Bar Association of San Francisco
  • Former Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers Board of Governors, Pro-Bono Committee Co-Founder, and Holiday Community Outreach Project Committee Co-Founder
  • American Bar Association
  • Bet Tzedek Legal Services Justice for Seniors and Employment Rights Project—Volunteer Attorney