Kim Talley Recognized as a Thomson Reuters™ Stand-Out Lawyer for 2025

Constangy is pleased to announce that partner Kim Talley has been named to the Thomson Reuters™ Stand-Out Lawyers list for 2025. This recognition is based on an extensive evaluation of more than 20,000 client nominations collected over the past three years. The selection process, conducted through Thomson Reuters’ Sharplegal study, relies exclusively on feedback from senior in-house counsel, identifying attorneys who provide exceptional legal service and client value.

With more than 25 years of experience, Kim is a respected advocate in the field of labor and employment law. She represents employers in single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, representative, and class-action litigation in both state and federal courts. Her practice spans claims involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related matters. She is highly skilled in arbitration, negotiation, administrative hearings, and trial advocacy, guiding clients through all phases of litigation with a strategic and results-driven approach.

In addition to her litigation work, Kim has extensive experience in traditional labor law, defending employers against unfair labor practice allegations and collective bargaining disputes. She has conducted numerous workplace investigations into claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and regularly advises employers on compliance with labor and employment laws.

Kim’s excellence in the legal field has earned her consistent recognition. She has been selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers® list annually since 2006, including ranking among the Top 50 Women Southern California Super Lawyers® multiple times. She was named a Labor & Employment Star - California by Benchmark Litigation and recognized as one of Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Women in Corporate America. In 2023, the Los Angeles Business Journal honored her among its Leaders of Influence – Litigators & Trial Attorneys for her impact in the legal industry.

Constangy congratulates Kim on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates her continued dedication to providing outstanding legal counsel to employers nationwide.