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March 5, 2020
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Doug Pettengill, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, March 2020

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  1. Who inspires you?

 My daughter.

   

2.What was the best concert you ever went to?

Eric Church 

 

  1. Where’s your favorite place in the world?

Eastern Sierra’s.

 

  1. If you could be any animal, which would you be?

Cheetah

 

  1. What’s the last book you read?

My First Summer in the Sierra- John Muir

 

  1. What are you passionate about?

Family and getting outside.

 

  1. What’s your favorite movie?

Frozen because it’s essentially on a continuous loop for my 5 year old.  I’ve definitely seen it more than other movie thanks to her.

 

  1. What is the craziest thing you have done?

Too many to just choose one. Haha.

 

  1. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?

Documentaries are always good.

 

  1. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?

The ability to fly.

 

  1. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

One of those Overlanders who explore and camp in remote areas.

 

  1. What’s the best meal you ever had?

I had a Costco Prime Rib and Christmas that was awesome.

 

  1. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?

Ireland

 

  1. What are some of your pet peeves?

I don’t like Clutter.

 

  1. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?

I like to do small wood projects when I have the time.

 

  1. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

Thomas Jefferson, Abe Lincoln, John Glenn, Don Henley

 

  1. What is the best gift you ever received?

 My daughter.

 

  1. Name one thing on your bucket list?

I’d like to drive across the United States and meet different people and see different parts of the country.

 

  1. What is your favorite family tradition?

Getting together on New Years Eve.

 

  1. What is your least favorite dessert?

Cheesecake.

February 3, 2020
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Sydney Miller, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, February 2020

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    1. Who inspires you?

    My mother has always been my inspiration for all things in life. She’s incredibly motivational and supportive of me and my goals.

 

    1. What was the best concert you ever went to?

    A Josh Groban concert.

 

    1. Where’s your favorite place in the world?

    Disneyland 100%! I wish I could live there! 

 

    1. If you could be any animal, which would you be?

    A lion! They’re so powerful and independent!

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    1. What’s the last book you read?

    The last book I read was Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin. 

     

    1. What are you passionate about?

    I am passionate about my family, about learning and growing personally and professionally, and being successful at my job!  

    1. What’s your favorite movie?

    How do I pick just one?? I guess my favorite movie would be One Day with Anne Hathaway! Always makes me cry. Or Ratatoullie. That’s a good one. 

     

    1. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

    The craziest thing I’ve ever done is zip-lining on Catalina island! 

     

    1. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?

    I’m currently obsessed with the Netflix original The Circle. 

     

    1. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?

    I think my super power would be teleportation. 

     

    1. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

    I think it would be an incredible experience to swap places with one of the Justices on the Supreme Court to see what it is like. 

     

    1. What’s the best meal you ever had?

    The best meal I ever had was at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Hell’s Kitchen on the Las Vegas strip. I got to have a Beef Wellington on my 22nd birthday. It was one of the most glorious things I’ve ever had.

     

    1. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?

    Greece! I would love to have the chance to explore the greek islands! It looks so beautiful.

     

    1. What are some of your pet peeves?

    Chewing with your mouth open!

     

    1. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?

    I can make my whistle sound like a bird chirp? Not sure if that counts as a secret talent?! 

     

    1. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

        George Washington 

        Michael Jackson 

        Gordon Ramsay 

        Amelia Earhart

    1. What is the best gift you ever received?

    The best gift I ever received was my Nikon camera. 

     

    1. Name one thing on your bucket list?

    One thing on my bucket list would be to swim with dolphins! 

     

    1. What is your favorite family tradition?

    One of my favorite family traditions is playing board games with my family on Christmas Eve.

     

    1. What is your least favorite dessert?

    Flan. Not a huge fan..

January 31, 2020
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Announcing Jesse Salazar as Gilson Daub Partner

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Gilson Daub is proud to announce the promotion of Jesse Salazar to Partner for his work in growing our firm, leading our team, and serving our clients.

Jesse has been an attorney with Gilson Daub since 2014 and has developed an exceptional reputation as an aggressive and professional litigator. Mr. Salazar has recently been serving the firm as the managing attorney of the Gilson Daub Orange County and Pasadena offices. He has developed strong relationships with Gilson Daub clients and has built an outstanding team of talented attorneys. Jesse’s work has also contributed to Gilson Daub’s ongoing growth and success throughout California.

“Jesse is a highly skilled lawyer with extensive experience in workers’ compensation defense,” said Senior Partner, Brent Daub. “We congratulate Jesse on his achievements and I am confident of his continued success as he helps lead the firm as a partner.”

The partners at Gilson Daub provide a shining example of the model standard of professionalism and client-centric devotion to excellence. Jesse’s addition to the team will help Gilson Daub continue to become the firm that clients prefer and employees are proud of.

Gilson Daub is a nationally recognized law firm serving the insurance and business communities in the practice areas of workers’ compensation defense, subrogation recovery, and general liability in California, Nevada, Hawaii, Arizona, Kansas, and Missouri. Gilson Daub’s experienced local attorneys and talented support staff place clients first and provide innovative litigation solutions that offer the best resolution possible.

January 29, 2020
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Announcing Danielle Cervantes as Gilson Daub Partner

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Gilson Daub is proud to announce the promotion of Danielle Cervantes to Partner for her work in growing our firm, leading our team, and serving our clients.

Over the past several years, Danielle has successfully managed the Gilson Daub Fresno and Bakersfield offices, making the Central Valley region one of the fastest growing in the firm. She has developed strong relationships with Gilson Daub clients and has built an outstanding team of talented attorneys serving the Fresno and Bakersfield areas. Danielle’s work has also contributed to Gilson Daub’s ongoing growth and success throughout California.

“Danielle has been serving as a leader in our firm for several years. Her addition to our partnership team makes Gilson Daub significantly stronger,” said Senior Partner, Brent Daub. “In addition to being a tremendous lawyer, Danielle is greatly admired for her character and leadership. Danielle wonderfully models the Gilson Daub core values of excellent communication, consistent quality, and exceptional character. We could not be more excited for her!”

The partners at Gilson Daub provide a shining example of the model standard of professionalism and client-centric devotion to excellence. Danielle’s addition to the team will help Gilson Daub continue to become the firm that clients prefer and employees are proud of.

Gilson Daub is a nationally recognized law firm serving the insurance and business communities in the practice areas of workers’ compensation defense, subrogation recovery, and general liability in California, Nevada, Hawaii, Arizona, Kansas, and Missouri. Gilson Daub’s experienced local attorneys and talented support staff place clients first and provide innovative litigation solutions that offer the best resolution possible.

January 2, 2020
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Jeffrey Whitelaw, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, January 2020

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  1. Who inspires you?

My father inspires me.  He remains active in the lives of his children and grandchildren and is a very youthful 80 years old.  

 

  1. What was the best concert you ever went to?
The best concert I have ever attended was a Police/Elvis Costello double bill.  I still love the music from my high school days!

 

 

  1. Where’s your favorite place in the world?

My favorite place of the world is Edinburgh, Scotland. I love the history and people there.  It’s truly a wonderful place, and the whisky ain’t bad, either!

 

 

  1. If you could be any animal, which would you be?

Right now, it seems the three-toed sloth appears to have it made.  Just hangs around in trees and relaxes all day.  

 

 

  1. What’s the last book you read?
The last book I read is the Devil in the White City about a serial killer during the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. 

 

  1. What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about my family.  I have a beautiful wife and two sons, ages 16 and 20, and I love to spend my time with them.  

 

 

  1. What’s your favorite movie?

My favorite movie is Princess Bride.  It s a perfect movie, and I will not accept any other opinions.

 

 

  1. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

I went skydiving when I was law school… never again. 

 

 

  1. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?

My wife and I just finished up The Crown and Peaky Blinders on Netflix.  We are now searching for another binge-worthy show.

 

 

  1. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?

I would think the ability to fly would be the best.  Getting from one place to another without having to drive or walk would be great.

 

 

  1. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

Rory McIlroy… play golf all around the world with all that talent.  Just give me a taste of that for one day.  

 

  1. What’s the best meal you ever had?

The best meal I have ever had was at Melville Castle outside of Edinburgh, Scotland right after renewing my vows with my wife, Tamara.

 

 

  1. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?

My wife and I want to take a river cruise down the Danube River through Germany.  That just seems like a ton of fun. 

 

 

  1. What are some of your pet peeves?

Unexcused tardiness.  Hate it.  Drives me crazy.  Also, yellow mustard put on a sandwich without asking.  It’s the worst condiment.  

 

 

  1. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I am pretty good at trivia.  I am part of a trivia team on Tuesday nights and we usually win.  

 

 

  1. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?
I would like to have dinner with Abraham Lincoln, Jesse Owens,  Thomas Jefferson, and Robin Willams to keep things a little light. 

 

 

  1. What is the best gift you ever received?

There have been lots of great ones, but I just got a meat thermometer that allows you to check the temperature of your grilled meat through an app on your phone.  I am pretty psyched to try it out.  

 

 

  1. Name one thing on your bucket list?

I would like to go zip-lining in Hawaii.  That seems really cool.

 

 

  1. What is your favorite family tradition?
We get together on Sunday nights for dinner from time to time.  Lots of happy memories…. 

 

 

  1. What is your least favorite dessert?

Pumpkin pie is vastly overrated.  There are just so many better pies out there.  

December 2, 2019
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Angelica Palomares, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, December 2019

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  1. Who inspires you?

My Mom. She moved to this country without knowing the language, without family, and was always there for my sister and I every step of the way. 

 

 

  1. What was the best concert you ever went to?

I enjoy music festivals. My favorite would have to be Outsidelands in San Francisco, where I got to see Kygo, Aurora, Dean Lewis, SYML, and Twenty One Pilots perform. 

 

 

  1. Where’s your favorite place in the world?

Cute coffee shops!

 

 

  1. If you could be any animal, which would you be?

A merlin falcon. It’s cute and I would love to be able to fly

 

 

  1. What’s the last book you read?

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

 

  1. What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about learning, whether it is through reading, studying foreign languages, or even life experiences. 

 

 

  1. What’s your favorite movie?

The Lord of The Rings.

 

 

  1. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

Craziest thing…probably commuting for five hours each day when I was in college.

 

 

  1. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?

I don’t have Netflix, but I enjoy watching Downton Abbey

 

 

  1. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?

Psychokinesis and flying would be cool.

  1. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

Amal Clooney

 

  1. What’s the best meal you ever had?

I love food too much so it’s difficult to just pick one. However, my favorite restaurant is The Whitehouse in Laguna Beach 🙂

 

 

  1. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?

Kyoto, Japan

 

 

  1. What are some of your pet peeves?

Unnecessary acronyms.

 

 

  1. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?

Perhaps not a talent, but I draw pretty well. 

 

 

  1. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

Both my grandparents, Jane Austen, and Clarence Darrow.

 

 

  1. What is the best gift you ever received?

 A bracelet from my grandmother that I received years ago. 

 

 

 

  1. Name one thing on your bucket list?

I would love to climb the Swiss Alps one day 

 

 

  1. What is your favorite family tradition?

Spending Christmas Eve with my family. 

 

 

  1. What is your least favorite dessert?

Tiramisu

October 31, 2019
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Michael Favale, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, November 2019

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  1. Who inspires you?

I’m a fan of military history and there are countless instances of individuals doing exceptional things under the most challenging of circumstances.  If you’ve never heard of USMC Corporal Tony Stein, Samuel Whittemore or Audie Murphy, they’re worth taking the time to get acquainted.  

 

  1. What was the best concert you ever went to?

 

 I saw Metallica twice within one week.  Either of those shows.

 

 

  1. Where’s your favorite place in the world?

 

My grandfather’s dinner table in Brooklyn.  Tough to beat dinner with family.

 

 

  1. If you could be any animal, which would you be?

 

Peregrine Falcon.  Being able to fly at 240 mph would be a lot of fun.

 

 

  1. What’s the last book you read?

 

To Ride, Shoot Straight & Speak the Truth by Jeff Cooper

 

 

  1. What are you passionate about?

 

Good manners and good friends.

 

 

  1. What’s your favorite movie?

 

A Bronx Tale

 

 

  1. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

 

I had my skydiving license for a while and logged a few dozen jumps.  

 

 

  1. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?

 

Nothing at the moment, but the first season of The Punisher was worth the watch.

 

 

  1. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?

 

 

Teleportation.  Would make getting around Southern California a lot easier.

 

 

  1. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

 

The Dalai Lama

 

 

  1. What’s the best meal you ever had?

 

Central Restaurante in Lima, Peru.

 

 

  1. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?

 

Glacier National Park is high on my list.

 

 

  1. What are some of your pet peeves?

 

 

Bad Drivers.  People incapable of talking about anything beyond themselves.

 

 

  1. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?

 

My recall for history, pop culture and random trivia is pretty good.

 

  1. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

 

Teddy Roosevelt, Sandra Day O’Connor, Albert Einstein and Keanu Reeves.

 

 

  1. What is the best gift you ever received?

 

A good watch from my aunts and uncles for my 30th birthday.

 

  1. Name one thing on your bucket list?

 

Golf the Old Course at St. Andrews Links.

 

 

 

  1. What is your favorite family tradition?

 

Christmas Eve with mom’s side of the family in Queens and Christmas Day with dad’s side of the family in Brooklyn.

 

  1. What is your least favorite dessert?

 

Carrot Cake

October 1, 2019
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Denisse Calvo, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, October 2019

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  1. Who inspires you?

My children inspire me.  They make me want to be a better person and I strive everyday to be a mom they can look up to and are proud of. 

 

  1. What was the best concert you ever went to?

A 90’s R&B concert I went to with my best friend a few years ago – the absolute best time and music ever!

 

  1. Where’s your favorite place in the world?

Salto El Limon, Las Terrenas – Dominican Republic, for it’s breathtaking scenery and because I had the most amazing time with my family there. 

 

  1. If you could be any animal, which would you be?

I would say a Dog because I’m dependable and always want to make others happy 

 

  1. What’s the last book you read?

Managing People……do I get extra brownie points now? 🙂

 

  1. What are you passionate about?

I’m passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in their lives.

 

  1. What’s your favorite movie?

I can’t just choose one so some of my favorites are: Sixteen Candles, Good Will Hunting, Adjustment Bureau and The Notebook of course 

 

  1. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

It would have to be driving from Alaska to Las Vegas while following my dad’s old moving van that would only go up to 50mph.  It took us about 6 days, so I ended up going crazy that’s for sure. 

 

  1. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?

I just finished watching Unbelievable and about to start watching The Staircase, along with any Dateline or 20/20 episode I haven’t already seen (yes, I am an undercover CSI….super undercover)

 

  1. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?

To become invisible when both of my kids run past their father and ask me for something to eat right before bed time.

 

  1. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

It would have to be my sister Judy – she travels all around the world, gets to eat great food, meets amazing people and is one of the strongest woman I know.

 

  1. What’s the best meal you ever had?

Hands down, my mom’s Sancocho (a Dominican Stew) with a side of white rice, on a rainy day….bliss 

 

  1. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?

Bora Bora

 

  1. What are some of your pet peeves?

Poor grammar, people who reply to all when they are asked not to, not washing your hands after using the restroom, and disrespectful children  

 

  1. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?

Well it might not be a talent, but I love to sing, so I feel sorry for my poor car because when I’m stuck in rush hour traffic, oh it’s on.

 

  1. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

Not sure about 4, but I would have loved to enjoy a meal with my grandmother – on my father’s side – since she past when I was very young.

  1. What is the best gift you ever received?

My 1st best gift was my son, since he is the oldest.  6 years later, my baby girl.  I thank God and my husband for them each day.

 

  1. Name one thing on your bucket list?

Bora Bora, on a balcony overlooking the ocean with a glass of wine….one day

 

  1. What is your favorite family tradition?

Our crazy, fun, annual family gatherings, since it brings so much joy to my parents and we are just a mess together.

  1. What is your least favorite dessert?

I would have to say flan, even though everyone says my mom makes the best.

 

 

September 1, 2019
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Trevor Simonson, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, September 2019

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1. Who inspires you?

 My wife. She is one of the most selfless and kind people I have ever met. 

 

2. What was the best concert you ever went to?

Street Scene 2006 in San Diego. A lot of cool music and I was able to get to know my future wife. 

 

3. Where’s your favorite place in the world?

My bed right when I wake up on a cold day. 

 

4. If you could be any animal, which would you be?

A Liger. They’re crazy looking. 

 

5. What’s the last book you read?

I’m currently reading Grant by Ron Chernow
 
 
6. What are you passionate about?
My family. They are my motivation for just about everything in life. 
7. What’s your favorite movie?
Caddyshack

 

8. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

There’s a handful of things that happened in college. Let’s leave it at that…

 

9. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?

My wife and I are almost done with the first season of New Amsterdam. Surprisingly good show. 

 

10. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?

It would be cool to be super strong. 

 

11. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?

Rory Mcilroy now. Tiger Woods in the year 2000. 

 

12. What’s the best meal you ever had?

My wife and I went to this place called the Chef’s Table one year on Valentine’s Day. We had a 7 course meal that had some unique stuff and some really good wine. 

13. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?

I’ve never traveled internationally so pretty much anywhere in Europe. 

 

14. What are some of your pet peeves?

There’s so many. But, to name a handful, 1) a lack of self awareness 2) People who breath loudly 3) People that do not know how to use your/you’re and there, their and they’re 4) Mobile orders at Starbucks when you’ve ordered in person and been standing waiting for 15 minutes…I’m there, I should get precedence.  

 

15. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?

I can juggle a little. 

 

16. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?

My brother, Tiger Woods, Daniel Day Lewis, Ernest Hemingway. 

 

17. What is the best gift you ever received?

Aside from my children, probably a heavily coveted set of Titleist golf clubs when I was 14. 

 

18. Name one thing on your bucket list?

Go watch the Masters in person.

 

19. What is your favorite family tradition?

We’ve started doing Elf on the Shelf with our kids at Christmas and it’s a lot of fun.
 
20. What is your least favorite dessert?
 
 Anything with coconut. 
August 1, 2019
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Rebecca McKendrick, Gilson Daub Featured Employee, August 2019

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1. Who inspires you?
My Dad, he was my first hero and he always will be

2. What was the best concert you ever went to?
2007 Eagles concert at the Honda Center

3. Where’s your favorite place in the world?
Anywhere with large trees, Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone are my favorites so far.

4. If you could be any animal, which would you be?
I would be a Quokka, they’re so happy!

5. What’s the last book you read?
What to Expect when you’re Expecting

6. What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about my church and my family

7. What’s your favorite movie?
It has to be SpaceBalls

8. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
I think the craziest thing I have done is drive Ortega Highway in the rain

9. What are you currently watching on Netflix or TV?
The Curse of Oak Island on Hulu, its fascinating!

10. If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?
I would love to turn invisible, you can gain the upper hand when nobody knows you’re coming

11. Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?
My twin sister Tina, I have always wondered how different it would be.

12. What’s the best meal you ever had?
My husband, Joshua’s Spaghetti Carbonara

13. If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go?
I would go to New Zealand to see some hobbit holes.

14. What are some of your pet peeves?
Drivers in Parking Lots

15. What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
Disc Golf, may not qualify as a “talent” but I’m not half bad

16. Which four individuals, living or dead, would you like to eat dinner with the most?
My Husband’s grandparents who raised him

17. What is the best gift you ever received?
A phone case that holds my ID and debit card so I don’t loose them anymore

18. Name one thing on your bucket list?
Hike at least part of the 800 mile California Mission Trail

19. What is your favorite family tradition?
Grandma’s Christmas cookies

20. What is your least favorite dessert?
I am not a huge fan of Tiramisu or Flan otherwise I will happily eat any dessert.