Now Accepting Mediation Cases — Los Angeles County
From high-stakes class action defense to compassionate mediation—leveraging four decades of employment law mastery to resolve complex disputes.
CA Bar #71487 · Littler Mendelson P.C. · UCLA School of Law
Few attorneys possess a 360-degree view of the legal landscape. Diane Louise Kimberlin does.
“This rare, dual background allows Diane to cut through posturing and identify the core of a dispute immediately.”
With a career spanning over 45 years, Diane has stood on both sides of the aisle. Her journey began with eight years representing labor unions, fighting for employee rights. For the subsequent 37 years, she served as a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, the world’s largest employment law practice, defending employers in complex Wage & Hour litigation and compliance matters.
Today, she is transitioning from the courtroom to the conference room, utilizing her training from Pepperdine’s Straus Institute to serve as a Mediator and Volunteer Settlement Officer.
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Diane Louise Kimberlin | Attorney & Mediator — 45+ Years of Practice
02 — MEDIATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
She knows how cases play out in court, giving her the authority to explain the risks of litigation to both sides. Four decades of trial experience inform every mediation session.
Her history representing both unions and management allows her to understand the motivations of all parties involved. She speaks every stakeholder’s language.
Formal training from the prestigious Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University. Rigorous methodology meets real-world pragmatism.
For nearly four decades, Diane has been a go-to defense attorney for employers facing their most challenging legal hurdles. Her practice at Littler Mendelson focused on high-exposure cases and critical regulatory compliance.
Successfully defeating class certification and negotiating advantageous settlements in complex overtime and misclassification cases.
Guiding major corporations through the interplay of FMLA (Leave of Absence) and ADA (Disability Accommodations).
Advising employers on vaccination mandates, remote work reimbursement, and pandemic-era regulations.
In her analysis of Duran v. U.S. Bank National Association, Diane championed the rights of employers to due process. She articulated why statistical sampling to determine liability for a large class of employees is statistically unsound and legally unjust.
“Speed and efficiency cannot outweigh the obligation of the courts to provide fair and accessible justice… due process principles require individualized inquiries.”
Employment Law / Class Certification / Due Process
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Delivering legal services to veterans, domestic violence survivors, immigrants, and those affected by AIDS.
Providing a safe haven and support for underserved families in Los Angeles.
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