About Jane

Jane Kow is an employment lawyer and human resources consultant based in San Francisco, California. She has over 25 years of experience advising and representing employers in employment disputes. After earning her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1993, she practiced at various prominent law firms, providing counsel to employers across multiple industries. In 2002, she founded HR Law Consultants, focusing on workplace compliance and training. Ms. Kow is admitted to the State Bar of California and holds licenses in the U.S.

District Courts for the Northern, Southern. Central Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has been recognized as a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation for her dedication to the legal profession and community service. Her firm, HR Law Consultants, is located at 1310 Fillmore St, Suite 901, San Francisco, CA 94115. The firm specializes in advising employers on workplace laws, conducting training sessions. Performing audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Ms. Kow has trained numerous human resources professionals, managers, and legal practitioners on topics such as sexual harassment prevention and workplace investigations. In addition to her professional practice, Ms. Kow has been actively involved in various bar associations. She served on the Ethnic Minority Relations Committee of the State Bar of California, contributing to initiatives aimed at addressing bias and promoting diversity within the legal profession. She has also been a member of the American Bar Association's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division. Has contributed to publications such as "Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters: Strategies for Success from Multicultural Women Attorneys." Ms.

Kow has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community, including being elected as a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation in 2025. She has also served on various advisory panels and committees, including the Diversity Pipeline Taskforce Committee, which produced a comprehensive report on bias in the legal profession published by the State Bar of California. For more information or to schedule a consultation, Ms. Kow can be reached at (415) 796-2785 or via email at janekow@hrlawconsultants.com. Her firm's website provides additional details about their services and areas of expertise.

Education

New York University School of Law

J.D. (1993)

1993

Cornell University

B.S. (1984)

1984

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

HR Law Consultants

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
California
9th Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1994
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1994
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1994

Types of Cases Handled

Employment Disputes Workplace Compliance Training Audits

Legal Services Scope

Advising Training Auditing Investigating

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

Fellow Current

Bar Association of San Francisco

has membership Current

Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI)

has membership Current