Tracey Kennedy is an experienced trial lawyer who advises on high-stakes employment litigation. Having taken more than 65 cases to trial in state and federal courts and arbitration (including more than 40 jury trials), she is recognized among the most experienced trial attorneys in the United States.
Tracey has tried to verdict a full range of employment matters such as age, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation and disability discrimination, as well as harassment and wrongful termination claims. She has also tried to verdict three wage-and-hour class actions.
Employers turn to Tracey for advice on their most complex and high-exposure employment disputes. Her more than 35 years of experience in the courtroom and at the negotiating table enable her to help employers manage both the financial and workplace risks they face in disputes with employees.
Companies of all sizes benefit from Tracey’s experience, especially those subject to an extremely dynamic legal and regulatory landscape in California. A lifelong athlete, she brings a strategic mindset, stamina and unparalleled understanding of the changing rules of the game to her advocacy for clients.
Tracey is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a fellow of the College of Employment Lawyers. She speaks around the country on personnel practices, employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment and wrongful termination.