About Celia Spalding
Celia Spalding is a commercial and class action litigator who handles complex business disputes and defends class actions and consumer fraud suits. Her practice encompasses the entire litigation process, from pre-litigation risk assessment to trial and arbitration. Clients trust Celia to counsel them on consumer protection defense, contract and breach of fiduciary duty disputes, false advertising and unfair competition matters.
Strategic advocacy that stays a step ahead of adversaries
Celia is a results-oriented advocate for clients in a variety of industries across the country, including retail, consumer products and services, financial services, life sciences, and media and entertainment. Her approach to litigation employs strategic analysis and advocacy, staying vigilant in remaining ahead of the opposition. She has secured favorable outcomes for clients in state courts, federal courts and various arbitral tribunals, as well as through mediation and settlement.
Prior to joining Katten, Celia was part of the defense team for a consumer class action that the Daily Journal recognized as one of the “Top Defense Verdicts” of 2020.
Practice Focus
- Complex business disputes
- Class action and consumer fraud defense
- Consumer protection
- Contract and breach of fiduciary duty disputes
- False advertising and unfair competition
- Arbitration and trial
