Kerry E. Kennedy

Golden Gate University

J.D. (1991) | Employment Law, Litigation

Honors: Merit Scholar

San Jose State University

B.A. (1973) | Behavioral Science

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Hearing Representative

Self

1985 - 1991

Prepare witnesses, present defense in Unemployment Insurance Hearings, examine witnesses, make opening and closing arguments.

Manager, Unemployment Insurance Management

Automatic Data Processing

1980 - 1984

Managed group representing employers in Unemployment Insurance claims and hearings.

crew leader, adjudicator, overpayments specialist

State of California, Employment Development Department, Unemployment Insurance

1975 - 1980

Decided eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits.

Client Relations Committee, San Mateo County Bar Assn.

Chairperson

2014 - Current

Activities: Member of committee since 2012, elected chair 2014 and 2015.

Employment Law Section, California State Bar Assn

member

2000 - Current

Solo and Small Firm Section, California State Bar Assn.

member

2000 - Current

Employment Law Section, San Mateo County Bar Assn.

member

1995 - Current

San Mateo County Bar Association

member

1992 - Current

Activities: Mentor, new attorneys

California State Bar  # 154565

Member

1991 - Current

California

Since 1991

9th Circuit

Since 1991

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

• Unemployment Insurance