Overview
For over 25 years, Kimberly has devoted her practice to management-side labor and employment law. She is favorably regarded in the legal community as an effective advocate in arbitrations, negotiations, hearings and administrative proceedings, in all phases of litigation and at trial. She regularly represents employers in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, representative and class-action lawsuits, in both state and federal court, including claims for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment relationship. She is skilled in all facets of discovery and fact gathering, legal research, law and motion, and courtroom advocacy.
A significant portion of Kimberly’s practice is devoted to traditional labor matters, including defending employers against unfair labor practice claims and alleged violations of the collective bargaining agreement. In addition, Kimberly has conducted numerous investigations into alleged workplace misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and has represented employers in administrative proceedings and investigations conducted by various state and federal agencies.
In addition to her litigation, labor and investigation practice, she provides day-to-day advice and counseling to clients concerning all aspects of the employer-employee relationship.
Her clients include public and private sector employers in a broad range of industries, including retail, grocery, and restaurant industries.
Honors & Recognitions
- Thomson Reuters "Stand-Out Lawyers" (2025)
- Los Angeles Business Journal “Leaders of Influence – Litigators & Trial Attorneys” (2023)
- Labor & Employment Star - California by Benchmark Litigation (2019-2020)
- Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Women in Corporate America (2019)
- Top 50 Women Southern California Super Lawyers® (2009-2010, 2012-2014, 2018)
- Southern California Super Lawyers® (2006-2025)
- National Black Lawyers Top 100 (2015, 2019, 2020)
- Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Professional & Civic Associations
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About Me
- “A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination.”
- Nelson Mandela
Practice Emphasis
- Litigation Employment
- Litigation Prevention and Defense
- Wage and Hour Compliance and Litigation
- Labor Relations (Labor Arbitrations/Unfair Practice Charges)
Education
Harvard Law School
- J.D., 1989
University of South Carolina
- B.A., magna cum laude, 1986
- Phi Beta Kappa
Bar & Court Admissions
- California, 1990