Thomas A. Gherini

Thomas Gherini, a Sacramento native and litigation associate, knows that ‘good enough’ is never enough. Fueled by an innate competitiveness, Tom found his calling in civil litigation, where he is unwaveringly committed to delivering for his clients, regardless of the complexity of the challenge.

Rooted in Sacramento, Tom’s deep affection for the region drives his determination to provide the utmost care for his clients. His background in performing arts and advertising adds a creative dimension to his approach to legal analysis and instills ease in the courtroom. Tom’s natural curiosity and a genuine passion for delivering the best possible outcomes position him as a litigation associate dedicated to surpassing expectations and achieving success for his clients in every legal endeavor. Although he prides himself on being a generalist, Tom has experience in complex business litigation, writs and appeals, and corporate law.

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

• Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, Board of Directors, 2024-present
• Sacramento County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section, 2024
• American Bar Association

Honors & Rankings

• Order of the Coif
• Order of the Barristers
• Externship, Honorable Consuelo M. Callahan, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2022
• Externship, Honorable Morrison England Jr., Eastern District of California, 2021
• Witkin/CALI Awards for Torts, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Global Lawyering Skills II (Legal Research and Writing), Capitol Lawyering & Policymaking, and Wills & Trusts
• Winner of the ALA Moot Court Competition, 2022
• Winner of the ABA NAAC San Francisco Regional, 2023
• Anthony M. Kennedy Fellowship recipient, full tuition scholarship