Nossaman Expands Employment Practice, San Francisco Office with Addition of Market-Leading Attorney Michele Kirrane

San Francisco, CA — We are pleased to announce Michele Kirrane has joined our Employment Group and will serve as a partner in our San Francisco office.  

Michele is an experienced litigator representing employers in a broad range of employment matters, including claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower violations and wrongful termination. She also advises clients on real estate-related disputes and handles a broad range of business litigation matters. Michele represents a diverse client base, including product manufacturers and suppliers, business owners, municipalities, schools, community organizations, retailers and individuals.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michele to the team,” said Drew Hansen, co-chair of the Employment Group. “Her arrival strengthens our employment defense practice in San Francisco and boosts our ability to provide premier employment counsel to our clients.” Co-Chair Allison Callaghan agreed, stating, “Michele is an experienced, elite attorney who will be an incredible asset to our team and our clients from day one.”

Nossaman’s Employment Group works with employers to minimize disruptions, preserve value and mitigate risk surrounding their most valuable asset, their people. The Group has extensive experience representing public and private companies throughout California and the West. Clients rely on the Group’s counseling, advice and litigation services to help defend against class actions and single plaintiff employment disputes.

Commenting on joining the Firm, Michele said, “I’m excited to join Nossaman at a time of continued growth for its Employment Group. The team’s depth of experience and collaborative culture provide an excellent platform to expand my practice and deliver strategic, results-driven counsel to clients.”

Michele obtained her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law and her B.A. from Syracuse University. Michele brings substantial experience handling complex litigation matters from initial case assessment through trial. She has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts and is known for providing practical, business-focused guidance tailored to each client’s objectives.