Kim M. Boyle
Partner
Kim Boyle practices in the areas of labor and employment, civil rights, constitutional law, commercial, tort and general litigation. Her employment practice includes representing employers in employment related claims, such as retaliation and discrimination claims as well as workplace harassment. She also handles EEOC charges and other administrative complaints through the administrative and judicial process. Her practice also includes the representation of public and private clients in a variety of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair trade practices and class actions, as well as representation of a number of governmental entities on an array of legal issues. Kim is known for her persuasive oral argument skills in both trial and appellate courts, and for her ability to take a matter from inception through verdict at trial by jury or judge. Many of the matters Kim handles have been resolved through trial, and she has completed a number of oral arguments before state and federal appellate courts. She speaks often on employment-related topics, litigation and issues of procedure, as well as ethics and professionalism issues.
Experience
- Successful defense of Fortune 500 client in state court jury trial against claims of race discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation. The verdict was affirmed on appeal.
- Successful defense of Fortune 500 client in federal court against claims of race, age and disability discrimination. Summary judgment in favor of the defendant was affirmed on appeal.
- Successful defense of major pharmaceutical company in federal court against claims of race discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation. Summary judgment in favor of the defendant was affirmed on appeal.
- Successful appellate oral argument in defense of Fortune 1000 client sued for pregnancy discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Summary judgment in favor of the defendant was affirmed with prejudice.
- Currently serving as lead counsel in defense of governmental entity in putative collection action claiming Fair Labor Standards Act violations.