Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP

Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is one of California's premier boutique law firms, uniquely and intensely focused on labor & employment law and higher education law as its core service areas — not as side ventures. The firm represents a broad range of clients including private sector employers, public agencies, and more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States, from large public research institutions to small private liberal arts colleges and religious-affiliated institutions.
The firm's practice is organized around three pillars: Training, Counseling, and Litigation. Through its training practice, HK equips managers with proactive tools to minimize workplace disputes while enhancing performance. Through counseling, the firm provides responsive, practical, and thoughtful solutions to complex employment law challenges — from federal leave compliance and wage-and-hour regulation to workplace harassment allegations and reorganizations. In litigation, HK represents clients with confidence and efficiency drawn from decades of dedicated employment and education law experience.

Hirschfeld Kraemer is particularly recognized for its higher education practice, advising institutions on Title IX compliance, Clery Act obligations, campus sexual assault investigations, accreditation matters, and union organizing. The firm takes a highly tailored approach — recognizing that employment issues in the technology sector require fundamentally different handling than those in construction, retail, or a university setting.

The firm's attorneys are known for their accessibility and deep client relationships, priding themselves on being reachable at all times and responding within the hour. HK's philosophy centers on helping clients get ahead of problems before they escalate into full-scale litigation.

Hirschfeld Kraemer has been repeatedly recognized by Chambers USA, Lawdragon, and Best Lawyers® for excellence in labor and employment law.

Hirschfeld Kraemer has two offices with the following locations:

Northern California
456 Montgomery Street, Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94104

Southern California
1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 750
Santa Monica, CA 90401