Kelsey E. Link

Counsel

Office:  310.853.6020
Direct:  310.593.8128

Kelsey Link is a thoughtful and skilled employment litigator known for her practical judgment, clear communication, and grounded approach to resolving workplace disputes.

She defends employers of all sizes—from family-run businesses to national companies—across industries including restaurants, resorts, staffing, and hospitality. Her practice centers on class and representative actions, where she brings a disciplined, strategic mindset to high-exposure litigation.

Kelsey pairs principled advocacy with a deep understanding of day-to-day workplace realities. In addition to litigation, she maintains a robust counseling practice, helping clients navigate complex employment laws, anticipate risk, and develop solutions that support their business goals while preserving operational integrity.

Clients trust Kelsey to distill complexity, level-set expectations, and offer clear pathways forward. She is known for her hands-on style, her ability to see the broader context of a dispute, and her commitment to results that are both effective and sustainable.

Her notable work includes striking all class claims in a state-court action on the brink of class certification—an outcome that significantly narrowed the case and protected the client from substantial exposure.

Whether advocating in court or guiding clients through sensitive decisions behind the scenes, Kelsey brings thoughtfulness, insight, and a deep commitment to integrity to every matter she handles.

    • J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 2016

    • B.S., Ithaca College, 2013

  • BAR:

    • California

    • New York

    COURTS:

    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

    • Best Lawyers in America, 2024, 2025, Listed in "Ones to Watch" for Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment