Kelsey Johnson

Kelsey Johnson

Associate

San Jose Office 408.286.5800 Vcard Email

Areas of Focus:

Kelsey Johnson is an associate attorney with Berliner Cohen’s Labor and Employment practice group in San Jose. Ms. Johnson’s employment practice encompasses Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) cases, class actions, and matters involving discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. She also handles employee hiring and termination disputes, drafts employment agreements and policies, develops confidentiality agreements, addresses unfair labor practices, and manages related workplace issues.

During law school, Ms. Johnson earned a High-Tech Law Certificate with honors, specializing in technology-related legal matters. She gained practical experience at a Silicon Valley startup, where she managed contract drafting and employment agreements. Additionally, Ms. Johnson served as a student associate for Santa Clara Entrepreneur’s Law Clinic, working closely with clients to address employment-related legal issues, further honing her skills in employment law.  

Personal

  • Bay Area Native
  • In Ms. Johnson’s free time, she enjoys staying active with sports, yoga, focusing on wellness, and exploring new destinations through travel.

Professional Admissions

  • State Bar of California

Education

  • J.D: Santa Clara University School of Law
  • Undergrad: University of Colorado Boulder, B.S. Strategic Communications