Practices
Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense
Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation
Practice Emphasis
Education
Harvard Law School J.D., 1989
University of South Carolina B.A., magna cum laude, 1986
Bar & Court Admissions
California, 1990
For over 25 years, Kimberly has devoted her practice to management-side labor and employment law. She is favorably regarded in the legal community as an effective advocate in arbitrations, negotiations, hearings and administrative proceedings, in all phases of litigation and at trial. She regularly represents employers in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, representative and class-action lawsuits, in both state and federal court, including claims for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment relationship. She is skilled in all facets of discovery and fact gathering, legal research, law and motion, and courtroom advocacy. A significant portion of Kimberly's practice is devoted to traditional labor matters, including defending employers against unfair labor practice claims and alleged violations of the collective bargaining agreement. In addition, Kimberly has conducted numerous investigations into alleged workplace misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and has represented employers in administrative proceedings and investigations conducted by various state and federal agencies. In addition to her litigation, labor and investigation practice, she provides day-to-day advice and counseling to clients concerning all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Her clients include public and private sector employers in a broad range of industries, including retail, grocery, and healthcare industries.
Honors & Recognitions
Fellow, American Bar Foundation (2012)
National Black Lawyers Top 100 (2015) (California)
Southern California Super Lawyers (2006-2019)
Top 50: Women Southern California Super Lawyers (2009-2010, 2012-2014, 2018)
Professional & Civic Associations
Center of Hope, Board of Director and Member
Press Room
Three Constangy Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers for 2024
Three Constangy Attorneys Named Southern California Super Lawyers for 2023
Two Constangy Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers
In the News: Kimberly Talley on Success and Career Satisfaction in Big Law
Two Constangy Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers
Three Constangy Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers
In the News: Law in Living Color
LA Partner Kim Talley Recognized Among "Most Influential Women in Corporate America"
Three Constangy Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers
Two Constangy Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers
Constangy Announces New Partners for 2018
Two Constangy Attorneys Named to SoCal Super Lawyers
About Me
Talley is married to Mark Wilson and has two amazing Chow-Chows, Cleopatra and Ari. Hobbies include photography (photos appearing in 2015 book Michelle Obama: A Life by Peter Slevin); greatest memory is climbing the Great Wall of China during student exchange program in 1982.
