Kelsey E. Scherr

Partner

Kelsey concentrates her practice on labor and employment disputes. She represents a broad range of clients, from small businesses to national companies, in a variety of industries, including: healthcare, technology, education, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and transportation. She handles matters across all facets of labor and employment law including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination. Her trial experience includes participation in a month-long trial resulting in a defense verdict and all aspects of trial preparation. She has obtained summary judgment in several matters in both civil court and arbitration.

She also assists clients with pre-litigation resolution of employee disputes and general employment counseling. Kelsey focuses on finding practical solutions to address her clients’ needs and goals when dealing with these issues.

Prior to practicing law, Kelsey worked as a teacher in Los Angeles.

Credentials

Education

Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2014)

University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 2010)

  • Global Studies

Bar admissions

  • California
Publications
  • December 3, 2025

    Are You Prepared to Help Your Employees Take Advantage of the Tax Deduction for Overtime Compensation for Tax Year 2025?

  • November 8, 2024

    Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

News
  • August 21, 2025

    260 Dinsmore Attorneys Listed as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch

  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • July 28, 2023

    Dinsmore Adding Dynamic, Women-Led Labor and Employment Team on the West Coast