KirstenParris
Associate
Labor & Employment
kparris@seyfarth.com
Kirsten provides employers tailored and dynamic legal advice throughout all stages of the labor management relationship.
More About Kirsten
In today’s constantly evolving workplace, employers must stay updated on developments in labor law and how to respond to union organizing, collective bargaining, and employee discipline, among other related matters. Kirsten offers legal advice and solutions that reflect both an understanding of the legal landscape and each client’s individual needs and experiences.
Kirsten has counseled clients of various sizes, spanning the public and private sectors, in managing their unionized and nonunionized workforces. Her experience has included advising on leave and accommodation issues, navigating the discipline and termination processes, counseling throughout the grievance and settlement processes, and representing clients in the collective bargaining process.
Kirsten has counseled clients of various sizes, spanning the public and private sectors, in managing their unionized and nonunionized workforces. Her experience has included advising on leave and accommodation issues, navigating the discipline and termination processes, counseling throughout the grievance and settlement processes, and representing clients in the collective bargaining process.
- JD, University of Washington School of Law
Pro bono honors - BA, University of San Diego
Cum laude
Dean’s list
- Washington
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
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- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026)
• QLaw, board of directors (2024-present)
- Co-Author, “Washington Peculiarities: An Employer's Guide to Labor & Employment Law in the Evergreen State (2026 Edition),” Publication, Seyfarth Shaw (February 4, 2026)
- Co-Author, “New King County Rule Links Labor Compliance to Food Safety Signage,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 13, 2025)
- Co-Author, “10 New Bills Go Into Effect in July for Washington State Employers,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 24, 2025)
- Co-Author, "Washington Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Labor & Employment Law in the Evergreen State (2025 Edition)," Publication, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 15, 2025)
- Co-Author, “New Walkaround Rule Welcomes Unions into Private Workplaces,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2025)
Kirsten provides employers tailored and dynamic legal advice throughout all stages of the labor management relationship.
More About Kirsten
In today’s constantly evolving workplace, employers must stay updated on developments in labor law and how to respond to union organizing, collective bargaining, and employee discipline, among other related matters. Kirsten offers legal advice and solutions that reflect both an understanding of the legal landscape and each client’s individual needs and experiences.
Kirsten has counseled clients of various sizes, spanning the public and private sectors, in managing their unionized and nonunionized workforces. Her experience has included advising on leave and accommodation issues, navigating the discipline and termination processes, counseling throughout the grievance and settlement processes, and representing clients in the collective bargaining process.
Kirsten has counseled clients of various sizes, spanning the public and private sectors, in managing their unionized and nonunionized workforces. Her experience has included advising on leave and accommodation issues, navigating the discipline and termination processes, counseling throughout the grievance and settlement processes, and representing clients in the collective bargaining process.
- JD, University of Washington School of Law
Pro bono honors - BA, University of San Diego
Cum laude
Dean’s list
- Washington
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
Related Key Industries
Related News & Insights
-
Attorney Publication
Feb 4, 2026
Now Available! Washington Peculiarities: An Employer's Guide to Labor & Employment Laws in the Evergreen State (2026 Edition)
-
Legal Update
Oct 13, 2025
New King County Rule Links Labor Compliance to Food Safety Signage
-
Legal Update
Jun 24, 2025
10 New Bills Go Into Effect in July for Washington State Employers
-
Attorney Publication
May 15, 2025
Now Available! Washington Peculiarities: An Employer's Guide to Labor & Employment Laws in the Evergreen State
- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026)
• QLaw, board of directors (2024-present)
- Co-Author, “Washington Peculiarities: An Employer's Guide to Labor & Employment Law in the Evergreen State (2026 Edition),” Publication, Seyfarth Shaw (February 4, 2026)
- Co-Author, “New King County Rule Links Labor Compliance to Food Safety Signage,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 13, 2025)
- Co-Author, “10 New Bills Go Into Effect in July for Washington State Employers,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 24, 2025)
- Co-Author, "Washington Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Labor & Employment Law in the Evergreen State (2025 Edition)," Publication, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 15, 2025)
- Co-Author, “New Walkaround Rule Welcomes Unions into Private Workplaces,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2025)