Overview

Desi Kalcheva represents employers in single plaintiff and wage and hour litigation.

Previously, Desi served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. William V. Gallo and the Hon. Steve B. Chu in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Prior to clerking, Desi defended employers in employment litigation matters.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Executive Board Member

Hon. William B. Enright Inn of Court

Founding GOLD-Match Member

University of California, San Diego Chancellor’s Associates

2022-present

Recognition

Recipient, CALI Award

Employment Law & Technology

University of San Diego School of Law

2016

Education

  • J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2017
  • B.A., University of California, San Diego, 2014Provost Honors

Languages

  • Bulgarian

Bar Admission

California

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California