About Kelly
Strategic labor and employment litigation counsel
Kelly Butler provides strategic guidance to employers in all areas of labor and employment litigation. She deals with a variety of legal issues arising under both state and federal law, including:
- Discrimination
- Wrongful termination
- Unpaid wages
- Class actions
Kelly began her career dealing extensively with claims arising from the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and advocating for employers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" (2025: Labor and Employment Law – Management)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Senior federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, judicial extern
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Education
- USC Gould School of Law (J.D., 2021)
- Regional finalist in the highly-regarded ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
- Indiana University, Media School (B.A., 2017)
- Indiana University Bloomington (B.A., 2017)
Bar Admissions
- California
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, All Districts of California