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Kristi L. Thomas

Associate
Orange County
F: +1.714.428.5936

Education

  • J.D., Widener University School of Law, 2007, cum laude, Internal Editor of the Widener Law Journal, Dean’s Honors
  • B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 2004, cum Laude, Dean's Honors
  • California
  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Overview
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Overview

Kristi L. Thomas is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Orange County office. She serves on the firm's Recruiting Committee and is a member of the Wellness Resources Group.

Areas of Practice

Kristi’s practice involves representing employers in the defense of complaints for class action and single-plaintiff matters.  Kristi has handled all aspects of civil litigation defense, including taking and defending depositions, law and motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and second-chairing multiple trials to defense verdict. 

Kristi also provides day-to-day counseling on a wide variety of labor and employment law issues, including wage-and-hour issues, disability and family/medical leave issues, discipline, and termination.  

Kristi began her legal career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2008, where she defended nationally-ranked hospitals and professionals.  Kristi became a member of the State Bar of California in 2011, and thereafter gained significant experience in complex litigation before joining the Sheppard Mullin team. 

Memberships

  • Member, Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
  • Member, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles