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Biography
I represent and counsel employers regarding all types of labor and employment matters arising under federal and state law, including unfair competition, restrictive covenants, the Legal Arizona Workers Act, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, and claims based on Title VII, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, and the Arizona Civil Rights Act. I also draft employer policies and handbooks, conduct employee training, implement workforce audits, and conduct investigations.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
20 years
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Licensed in Colorado for 17 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 19 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Littler Mendelson PC
2425 E Camelback Rd Ste 900, Phoenix, AZ, 85016-4242
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"Kristy does employment law. She is the lawyer every employer needs on their side for all employment matters. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in employment matters and will represent the client’s best interests. She is easy to get along with and desires success for every client she represents."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Littler Mendelson
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Ryley Carlock & Applewhite
Associations
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationTreasurer
2013 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaCLE Committee Member for Employment Law Section
2010 - Present
SHRM GPLegislative Action Committee
2014 - 2015
Federal Bar AssociationSecretary
2007 - 2011
State Bar of ArizonaYoung Lawyer's Division Representative
Education
2006
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Wisconsin
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Central Arizona Human Resource Management Association Monthly Meeting
Past, Present, & Future of Employment & Labor Law: Lessions Learned, Critical New Developments & Future Challenges - The 2015 Employment Law Update
2014
Strafford National Webinar
Defending Title VII Litigation: Rethinking Strategies After Recent Employee-Friendly Federal Court Rulings
2014
State Council Law & Legislative Conference
Let the Whistle Blow: Understanding and Responding to Retaliation Claims
2014
State Bar of Arizona
Top Employment Issues Faced by In-House Counsel
2014
SHRM of Greater Phoenix
Employee Document Essentials - What to Keep, Waht to Trash and Waht Could Land Your Business in the Courtroom
2014
Arizona Employer Conference
The 2014 Arizona Employer Conference
2012
Organization of Nonprofit Executives
Employment Law Update
2012
Northwest Arizona Human Resource Association
Employer Obligations Under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
2012
Legislative Action Committee - Valley of the Sun Human Resources Association
Conducting Workpalce Investigations
2012
Central Arizona Human Resource Management Association
Employment Law Update
2012
Arizona SHRM Annual Conference
Three Legal Stumbles to Avoid in Your Small Business
2012
3rd Annual Public Sector Employment Law Update
3rd Annual Public Sector Employment Law Update
2011
Organization for Nonprofit Executives
Employment Law update
2011
Central Arizona Human Resource Management Association
Healthcare Reform and Medical Marijuana Association
2011
Central Arizona Human Resource Management Association
Employment Law Update
2011
Annual Public Sector Employment Law Update
Annual Public Sector Employment Law Update
2011
Annual Conference - Arizona SHRM
Public Employer, Employment Law Update
2010
Central Arizona Human Resource Management Association
Employment Law Update
2008
Better Business Bureau
Lock It Up: Protecting Your Trade Secrets and Preventing Unfair Competition
Publications
2015
Littler Report
Annual Report on EEOC Developments - Fiscal Year 2014
2015
The Record Reporter
NLRB Lawyer dishes out common employer handbook mistakes
2015
Littler Insight
Supreme Court Confirms EEOC Conciliation Effort are Subject to Judicial Review
2014
Littler Report
Annual Report on Developments - Fiscal Year 2013
2014
Littler ASAP
Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Controversial Conciliation Case
2014
Phoenix Business Journal
Personnel files Access to Arizona Employers
2014
Record Reporter
The Ninth Circuit Holds Section 303 of the Labor Management Relations Act Does Not Completely Preempt State Law Claims That May Constitute Secondary Boycott Activity
2014
Phoenix Business Journal
Paying Unused Vacation to Arizona Employees
2014
Littler Insight
Arizona Supreme Court Holds the Arizona Uniform Trade Secrets Act Does Not Preempt Tort Claims Based on Misappropriation Confidential Information
2013
Littler Report
Annual Report on EEOC Developments - Fiscal Year 2012
2013
Littler ASAP
Arizona Court of Appeals Decision Will Cause Employers to Reevaluate Restrictive Covenants Contained in Employment Agreements
2013
Littler Insight
Seventh Circuit Holds Failure to Conciliate is Not a Defense Available to Employers in Litigation with the EEOC
2012
Littler Insight
Arizona's Highest Court Refuses to Find Employer Vicariously Liable for Employee's Business Trip Car Accident
2011
Littler ASAP
Modified Excel Spreadsheet Is Not a Trade Secret Under Arizona Law
2011
PEO Insider
Regional Challenges: Southwest - May 2011
2011
Littler Insight
Arizona Legislature Helps Clear the Haze for Employers Dealing with the Arizona Medical Marijuana Law
2011
Littler Insight
Arizona Medical Marijuana Law Update: State Files Lawsuit to Clarify Obligations Under the Act, and the Drug Testing Modifications Go Into Effect
2010
Littler Insight
Yes we Can[nabis]!: Voters Approve the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
2010
Littler Insight
Arizona Court of Appeals Rules Against Company in Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Unfair Competition Case Agaisnt Former Vice President
Languages
English