Kent J. Sprinkle

San Francisco Office

   

Contact Information

Address:
601 Montgomery Street, Suite 350
San Francisco, CA
94111

E-mail: ksprinkle@cdflaborlaw.com
Telephone: (415) 981-3233
Facsimile: (415) 981-3246

Education
» University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2003) (Tony Patino Fellow)
» University of San Francisco (B.A., English Literature, cum laude, 2000)

Admitted to Practice in
» California

Primary Practice Areas

Areas of emphasis are representation of employers in labor and employment litigation, including actions for discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge and wage and hour litigation, and employer advice and counseling.

Professional Experience

Associate, Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, 2006-present

Associate, Thelen Reid & Priest LLP

Certified Law Clerk, San Mateo County District Attorneys Office

Judicial Extern, Honorable Martin J. Jenkins, United States District Court, Northern District of California

Representative Experience and Accomplishments:

Obtained voluntary dismissal of all claims after negotiating a nuisance value settlement of putative wage and hour claims alleging a national FLSA class following an early deposition of the named plaintiff and prior to any class certification briefing.

Wage and hour class action trial experience in California state court, including conducting direct examinations of defense witnesses (managerial and expert witnesses) and cross-examinations of plaintiff class member witnesses and arguing evidentiary matters.

Successfully negotiated favorable settlement of sexual harassment claims after obtaining voluntary dismissal of five out of six causes of action following the plaintiff's deposition.

Second-chaired bench trial in breach of contract action in California state court, including conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses and arguing trial motions, resulting in judgment in favor of non-profit foundation client.

Successfully negotiated settlement of wage claims pending before the California Labor Commissioner.

Assisted in obtaining complete summary judgment on behalf of employers in various discrimination claims in state and federal courts.

Conducted multiple training seminars for employers including sexual harassment prevention training and wage and hour compliance training.

Advised clients in developing and revising employee handbook and personnel policies and on various personnel decisions concerning reductions in force, leave accommodation, drug testing and other human resource issues.