Conn Maciel Carey Strengthens California Employment Law Capabilities with Kimberly Cole Hire

Conn Maciel Carey LLP has expanded its Labor & Employment and Litigation practices with the addition of Kimberly Cole as Senior Counsel in its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Cole brings more than two decades of experience representing clients in various aspects of California employment law, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims, retaliation cases, and whistleblower allegations. Her practice encompasses everything from compliance counseling and administrative agency representation to jury trial defense of individual and class action/PAGA claims.

Kara M. Maciel, Chair of CMC's Labor & Employment Practice Group, emphasized the significance of this addition, stating that Cole's sharp legal insight and deep understanding of California's labor and employment law landscape provides tremendous value to clients in the region. The firm's California Practice Chair, Rachel L. Conn, noted that Cole's track record of achieving favorable outcomes in diverse and complex employment matters strengthens the firm's litigation capabilities.

Cole's expertise is particularly valuable given California's unique and frequently changing employment regulations. She has represented clients before administrative agencies and appellate courts, handling matters from initial demand through trial. Cole is a member of the California Bar Association, the California Labor and Employment section, and the Association of Workplace Investigators. Additional information about the firm's services can be found at https://www.connmaciel.com.

The addition of Cole enhances CMC's ability to serve clients facing California's complex employment challenges, including the state's distinctive PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) provisions and evolving wage and hour requirements. Her background includes serving as an adjunct professor teaching legal writing and professional ethics, further demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of employment law principles and ethical considerations in workplace representation.