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Overview

Kristin Halsing provides advice and counsel to employers, including drafting employee handbooks and standalone policies, evaluating and advising on internal policies, protocols and practices, conducting internal investigations and preparing severance and separation agreements. She also strategically advises employers on day-to-day employment issues ranging from separations, leaves of absence and performance management.

Kristin also represents employers in state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative hearings involving all aspects of labor and employment matters, including wage-and-hour class and representative actions, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation and employee mobility matters.

Prior Experience

Prior to joining the firm, Kristin was an attorney at a national law firm focusing on employment, labor and workforce management law. Kristin also served as judicial extern to the Honorable Ming W. Chin at the Supreme Court of California.

Personal Interests

In her spare time, Kristin enjoys watching musical theater around California and on Broadway, traveling whenever she can, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

California

Education

UCLA School of Law
J.D. (2017)

Georgetown University
B.A. in Government, cum laude (2011)

Insights & Events

Latest
Updates December 2024

New and Updated State Sick Leave Laws in 2025

Changes Coming for Alaska, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York & Washington Employers
8 min read  
Updates November 2024

The Post-Chevron World: 2024 Overtime EAP Exemption Rule Vacated

The 2019 Salary Threshold Is Likely to Stay in Place for the Foreseeable Future
6 min read  
Recorded Webinar November 13, 2024 CLE

Election Impact on Labor and Employment Practices and 2025 Outlook - Webinar

Labor & Employment Series: Staying on Top of Your Game
2 min read  
Updates October 2024

Post-Chevron Challenge to Overtime EAP Exemption Pending

Nonprofit Christian School Association’s Challenge to Fair Labor Standards Act Regulations
6 min read  
Updates October 2024

New California Laws for 2025 and Beyond: What Employers Should Know

35 min read  
Blog Post September 2024

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance – Summary of New Requirements

Laborsphere blog
1 min read  
News June 2024

Faegre Drinker Advises Homesteaders in Connection With $1.2 Billion Take-Private of Park Lawn Corporation

1 min read  
Recorded Webinar April 24, 2024 CLE

Noncompete Cases and Legislative Developments - Webinar

Labor & Employment Series: Staying on Top of Your Game
2 min read  
News March 2024

Faegre Drinker Advises Elevance Health in Acquisition of Paragon Healthcare

2 min read  
Speaking Engagement Recap January 11, 2024

California Calling: New California Laws for 2024 and Beyond

1 min read  
Other Perspectives

Firm Blog Contributions

  • LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-21
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.