Kyle Clawson

Kyle represents employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff disputes, and advises clients through all phases of litigation.

Kyle has significant experience managing cases from inception through resolution, including conducting investigations, taking and defending depositions, handling discovery, and representing clients in mediations and arbitrations. He regularly develops litigation strategy, drafts and argues dispositive motions, and works closely with clients to achieve efficient and favorable outcomes. In his recent practice, he has independently managed a high-volume caseload and successfully resolved numerous matters through settlement and negotiation.

Before joining Constangy, Kyle practiced with several national and regional law firms, where he focused on employment litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and complex civil litigation. He has represented employers and insurers in state and federal courts, advising on employment practices, contract disputes, and liability exposure. His experience includes analyzing complex contracts,  advising clients on liability exposure, negotiating and resolving disputes, and participating in trial preparation and proceedings, including serving as second chair in trial.

About Me

When not defending clients, Kyle enjoys reading, going to movies, golfing, attending Bay Area sports events (go Niners and Giants!!), and exploring the culture and cuisine of the city with his wife and dog.

Representative Matters

• Regional car dealership. Monterey Superior Court/Arbitration (2025-2026). Represented regional car dealership in disability discrimination and wrongful termination matter. Successfully enforced arbitration agreement and extensively litigated case in preparation for arbitration. Was able to resolve matter at mediation prior to arbitration hearing.
• Regional non-profit organization. California Superior Courts (2025). Represented a regional non-profit organization in multiple pre-litigation and litigation employment-related matters. Obtained dismissal and was able to resolve other matters with terms favorable to client.
• AI start-up company. San Francisco Superior Court (2025). Represented AI start-up company in discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation matter. Was able to resolve dispute after demonstrating former employee’s fraudulent conduct embezzling company funds.
• Private equity company. Los Angeles Superior Court (2024). Represented multi-billion dollar private equity company in complex employment dispute brought by former high-level executive. Extensively litigated this matter up to the eve of trial. After rulings on motions in limine in client’s favor, was able to resolve this matter for an amount that was millions of dollars below Plaintiff’s final demand at the conclusion of multiple mediation sessions.

Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

• J.D., with distinction, 2014

University of Utah

• B.S., Political Science and Philosophy, cum laude, 2010