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Tristan R. Kirk
Associate
Tristan’s practice is premised on providing comprehensive representation in all aspects of employment law, whether that entails compliance counseling and guidance or vigorously defending clients in litigation. He focuses on developing dynamic strategies and crafting creative solutions for employers nationwide.
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.
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Litigation-Labor and Employment, (2021-2025)
- Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star (2020)
Member, Los Angeles Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Credentials
Education
Tristan received his B.A., magna cum laude, from University of Redlands is 2013. He received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2016, where he was a founding member of the Gaming Law Association.
Admissions
- California
Related Insights & News
- Arthur F. Silbergeld, Natalie Ikhlassi, and Tristan Kirk, Gender Discrimination in Parental Leave Practices, Bender’s Labor & Employment Bulletin (2019)
- Arthur F. Silbergeld and Tristan Kirk, Wage Ruling Isn’t All That Bad, The Daily Journal (2018)
- Arthur F. Silbergeld and Tristan Kirk, Counseling Employers On Wage Matters After Alvarado, The Daily Journal (2018)
- Joseph T. Ortiz and Tristan Kirk, Best In Law: Four Steps Employers Can Take To Avoid A #MeToo Situation, The Press Enterprise (2017)
- Roger Crawford and Tristan Kirk, Joint Employer Standards, PublicCeo (2017)
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