Conn Maciel Carey Strengthens California Employment Law Capabilities with Kimberly Cole Hire
National labor and employment law firm Conn Maciel Carey has expanded its California presence with the addition of experienced attorney Kimberly Cole, enhancing its ability to navigate the state's complex employment landscape for corporate clients.
Conn Maciel Carey LLP has bolstered its California labor and employment practice with the hiring of Kimberly Cole as Senior Counsel in its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Cole brings over twenty years of specialized experience in California employment law, positioning the national boutique firm to better serve clients facing the state's evolving regulatory environment.
Cole's practice encompasses comprehensive employment law representation, including wage and hour dispute resolution from audits through compliance and defense of individual, class action, and PAGA claims. She has extensive litigation experience defending clients against discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower claims through all stages from initial demand to jury trial. Her background includes representation before administrative agencies and appellate courts, providing clients with end-to-end legal support.
The addition comes at a critical time as California continues to implement some of the nation's most stringent employment regulations. Kara M. Maciel, Chair of CMC's Labor and Employment Practice Group, emphasized the strategic importance of this hire, noting that "having someone of Kimberly's caliber who has a sharp legal insight and deep understanding of California's labor and employment law is a tremendous asset to our team and to our clients in that region."
Rachel L. Conn, CMC's California Practice Chair, highlighted Cole's track record, stating, "We are excited to have someone on our team like Kimberly who has litigated and managed diverse and complex employment matters and has received favorable outcomes on behalf of her clients time and time again." Cole's appointment strengthens CMC's ability to provide localized expertise within its national practice framework.
Beyond her legal practice, Cole maintains professional memberships with the California Bar Association, the California Labor and Employment section, and the Association of Workplace Investigators. She has also served as an adjunct professor at the College of Law, Santa Barbara, teaching legal writing and professional ethics, bringing academic rigor to her practical legal approach.
The firm's expansion in California reflects the growing demand for specialized employment law counsel in the state's dynamic business environment. For more information about the firm's services, visit https://www.connmaciel.com.