Kristen Khair, Employment Attorney in Irvine, California
Over 5 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Wage & Hour
AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Irvine, CA
Practicing employment in Irvine since 2021.
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Kristen Khair is an associate based in Irvine, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Wage & Hour. Kristen has over 5 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Irvine, CA
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- over 5 years
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- Employment · Wage & Hour
- Handles Employment and Wage & Hour matters from Irvine, CA.
- Over 5 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kristen Khair: Kristen Khair is an associate based in Irvine, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Wage & Hour. Kristen has over 5 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kristen takes on
Kristen concentrates on employment and wage & hour. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kristen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Irvine, California
Kristen takes employment matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristen agrees to represent you.
Wage & Hour cases in Irvine, California
Kristen takes wage & hour matters in Irvine, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kristen Khair — employment lawyer in Irvine
Kristen Khair is an associate based in Irvine, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Wage & Hour. Kristen has over 5 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Kristen Khair is an experienced labor and employment attorney focusing her practice on defending employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including single plaintiff suits involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims. She also defends clients in complex wage and hour class, collective, and PAGA actions.
Kristen possesses experience across all phases of litigation, including but not limited to motion practice, mediation, depositions, discovery, pre-trial demands, and trial/arbitration hearing preparation in both state and federal courts. In addition to her litigation work, Kristen has advised employers on legal compliance, striving to ensure they meet all necessary state and federal requirements. She has also prepared various employment documents for clients, such as employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, meal break waivers, and workplace violence prevention plans.
Concentrations
•Employment class, collective, and representative actions
•Employment litigation, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
Kristen's approach to employment cases
Kristen Khair is an experienced labor and employment attorney focusing her practice on defending employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including single plaintiff suits involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims. She also defends clients in complex wage and hour class, collective, and PAGA actions. Kristen possesses…
Clients Kristen works with
Kristen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and wage & hour matters in Irvine and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California at Davis School of Law
J.D. · 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
B.A. Editor · 2018
Jurisdictions
Kristen's state bar admissions
California
2021 · ACTIVE
Kristen studied at J.D. in University of California at Davis School of Law and B.A. Editor in California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Law school and academic background
Kristen completed J.D. in University of California at Davis School of Law and B.A. Editor in California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kristen runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kristen's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, State Bar of California, November 2021-Present
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Locations
Kristen Khair's office in Irvine
Kristen's primary office is at 18565 Jamboree Road Suite 500, Irvine, CA, 92612-4410. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
18565 Jamboree Road Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92612-4410
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How to hire Kristen Khair — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kristen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kristen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kristen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Irvine, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kristen
Kristen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kristen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kristen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kristen Khair
How much does it cost to hire Kristen for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kristen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kristen offer a free consultation?
Kristen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristen's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kristen's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kristen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kristen take my case if I'm outside Irvine?
Kristen is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kristen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kristen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kristen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kristen accepting new employment clients right now?
Kristen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Irvine, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
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