Kristine Marie Sims
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Labor & Employment
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About
Provided by Kristine Marie Sims
Practice Areas
Affirmative Action/OFCCP Compliance
Cannabis & Employee Substance Abuse
Class/Collective Actions
Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense
Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation
Career
Kristine is the head of the Winston-Salem office with experience involving every aspect of the employment relationship. She has been involved in complex litigation involving class action issues, the FLSA, all aspects of Title VII, retaliatory discharge, and state law claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligence, infliction of emotional distress, and covenants not to compete. In addition to her employment litigation practice, she has significant experience in the area of affirmative action compliance including affirmative action plan training, preparation, and compliance review defense at the desk audit and on-site stages. Before joining Constangy, Kristine was an Assistant Attorney General, Appellate Division, for the State of West Virginia.
Professional Memberships
North Carolina Bar Association
West Virginia Bar Association
Forsyth County Bar Association
Forsyth County Women Attorneys Association, President (2004-2005)
Secretary-Treasurer (2003-2004)
Chambers Review
USA
Kristine Marie Sims specializes in labor and employment, and has experience in EEOC claims, OSHA and complex terminations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kristine Sims is an extremely knowledgable, compassionate, straightforward, and proactive counselor."
"Kristine is a trusted partner who has a sound legal mind and provides a well-rounded perspective for us to consider as we are evaluating risks. She is also well versed in HR law."
"Kristine is very responsive and efficient in responding to issues at hand. She maintains complete professionalism and adapts her communication to all levels within our organization."
"Kristine Sims is an extremely knowledgable, compassionate, straightforward, and proactive counselor."
"Kristine is a trusted partner who has a sound legal mind and provides a well-rounded perspective for us to consider as we are evaluating risks. She is also well versed in HR law."
"Kristine is very responsive and efficient in responding to issues at hand. She maintains complete professionalism and adapts her communication to all levels within our organization."
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