Kyle D.Nelson
Partner
Labor & Employment
knelson@seyfarth.com
Kyle focuses on class-action defense, high-stakes litigation, and employment law counseling.
More About Kyle
Kyle devises creative strategies to defeat class certification, achieve summary judgment, and position cases for resolution. He defends clients against the spectrum of class action claims, including meal and rest break violations, off-the-clock work, rounding issues, equal pay disputes, noncompliant job postings, illegal non-compete agreements, and misclassification allegations. Kyle applies his extensive class-action experience to provide proactive counsel on wage and hour compliance.
Kyle also advises on day-to-day employment law advice, including policy drafting, employee discipline, non-compete agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, wage disputes, employee classification, and disability accommodations. Known for his practical approach and timely advice, Kyle collaborates closely with clients to deliver legal solutions that align with their business goals.
Additionally, Kyle represents clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract, including nondisclosure, non-competition, and nonsolicitation agreements.
Kyle also advises on day-to-day employment law advice, including policy drafting, employee discipline, non-compete agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, wage disputes, employee classification, and disability accommodations. Known for his practical approach and timely advice, Kyle collaborates closely with clients to deliver legal solutions that align with their business goals.
Additionally, Kyle represents clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract, including nondisclosure, non-competition, and nonsolicitation agreements.
- JD, Gonzaga University School of Law
Summa cum laude
Gonzaga Law Review, associate editor - BA, Washington State University
Magna cum laude
Political Science
Other Education
- Legal Extern, Hon. Edward F. Shea, US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Richland, WA
- Washington
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
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- Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference Planning Committee, member
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Kyle focuses on class-action defense, high-stakes litigation, and employment law counseling.
More About Kyle
Kyle devises creative strategies to defeat class certification, achieve summary judgment, and position cases for resolution. He defends clients against the spectrum of class action claims, including meal and rest break violations, off-the-clock work, rounding issues, equal pay disputes, noncompliant job postings, illegal non-compete agreements, and misclassification allegations. Kyle applies his extensive class-action experience to provide proactive counsel on wage and hour compliance.
Kyle also advises on day-to-day employment law advice, including policy drafting, employee discipline, non-compete agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, wage disputes, employee classification, and disability accommodations. Known for his practical approach and timely advice, Kyle collaborates closely with clients to deliver legal solutions that align with their business goals.
Additionally, Kyle represents clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract, including nondisclosure, non-competition, and nonsolicitation agreements.
Kyle also advises on day-to-day employment law advice, including policy drafting, employee discipline, non-compete agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, wage disputes, employee classification, and disability accommodations. Known for his practical approach and timely advice, Kyle collaborates closely with clients to deliver legal solutions that align with their business goals.
Additionally, Kyle represents clients in employment litigation involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract, including nondisclosure, non-competition, and nonsolicitation agreements.
- JD, Gonzaga University School of Law
Summa cum laude
Gonzaga Law Review, associate editor - BA, Washington State University
Magna cum laude
Political Science
Other Education
- Legal Extern, Hon. Edward F. Shea, US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Richland, WA
- Washington
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
Related News & Insights
-
Legal Update
May 22, 2025
Washington Amends EPOA, Bringing More Balance to Employer Job Posting Obligations
-
Firm News
05/21/2025
Seyfarth Expands Wage & Hour Offerings with Addition of Kyle Nelson as Labor & Employment Partner in Seattle
-
Attorney Publication
May 15, 2025
Now Available! Washington Peculiarities: An Employer's Guide to Labor & Employment Laws in the Evergreen State
-
Webinar
May 15, 2025
Webinar Recording: Legislative Update: Recent Developments Impacting Washington State Employers
- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Labor and Employment Law - Management; Labor and Employment Law - Employee; Litigation - Labor and Employment (2022-2025)
- Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference Planning Committee, member
- Quoted “Biggest Washington Decisions of 2024,” Law360 (December 20, 2024)