Kerri Kramer

Kerri Kramer, a distinguished partner at Kring & Associates, APC, in Irvine, California, navigates the intricate world of employment law with finesse. She offers a guiding hand to employers, crafting handbooks and policies, assisting with workplace investigations and delivering employee training.

Ms. Kramer’s daily interactions with employers revolve around navigating the intricate web of California's employment regulations, addressing matters such as leave management, discipline, and wage and hour compliance. Each year, she collaborates with employers on significant updates.

In the litigation arena, Ms. Kramer is a formidable advocate, focusing on complex wage and hour disputes, including class actions and PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases. Her proficiency extends to successfully handling individual litigation and arbitrations concerning discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, misclassification and retaliation claims. Her track record of securing favorable outcomes in administrative proceedings before various governmental agencies such as the Department of Labor and Cal/OSHA Appeals Board, further underscores her legal spirit.

A trailblazer as a first-generation law student, Ms. Kramer graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2017, concentrating on business law. While at law school, she received numerous accolades and contributed as an articles editor for the Chapman Law Review, where her note was published. She has been practicing law in California since 2017 and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Before embarking on her legal career, Ms. Kramer obtained a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude in business administration from San Diego State University, where she was inducted into five national and international honor societies. Her ongoing devotion to her alma mater is evident in her role as Co-Chair of the SDSU Pre-Law Advisory Board.

An active member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Division and SHRM, Ms. Kramer continues to shape the field of employment law with her insight and leadership. Her dedication and competence have not gone unnoticed. She has been featured in the 2022-2025 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for labor and employment law – management and litigation – labor and employment. Additionally, her leadership in employment law earned her a spot in Marquis Who's Who in 2025.