In her counsel to California employers, Kimberly M. Foster advises in a variety of disputes involving unpaid wage claims, claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Foster’s background includes working with employers in such industries as restaurants, food and beverages, consumer goods and retail, and media.  She enjoys advocating on behalf of corporate clients facing single plaintiff and class action litigation.  Foster builds upon her role as a trusted counselor and troubleshooter for clients when specific instances arise in the area of employee discipline, payment of wages, accommodation of disability, executive compensation and agreements, and protected leave issues.  Foster uses these aggregate experiences to inform her drafting and revising of employee handbooks for her clients.

Education

American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., May 2005
     Law Clerk to Judge Rufus G. King III, Presiding Judge, D.C. Superior Court, Fall 2004- May 2005

University California, San Diego, 2001

Marymount High School, Los Angeles, 1998

Professional Affiliations / Leadership / Awards

Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles; Member since 2006
     Associates Advisory Board, Vice Chair, 2009-2011
     Chair, Associates Advisory Board, 2012