Tristan R. Kirk

Tristan defends employers against a wide array of employment claims in both class/representative actions and single plaintiff matters. Tristan also handles matters in arbitration and those brought before the NLRB, DFEH, and the California Labor Commissioner. He is a member of the firm's Videogame, Gaming and Esports Group dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions to companies in these industries.

He has experience conducting investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. Tristan regularly advises clients on a broad spectrum of employment issues including laws related to independent contractor/employee distinctions, hiring and discharging employees, protecting trade secrets, drafting/enforcing non-competes, reasonable accommodation efforts, and the myriad of California and federal protected leaves. He also drafts and revises employment contracts, severance/settlement agreements, employee handbooks, and workplace policies.