About Karen Barth

Karen Barth Menzies is a attorney specializing in mass tort litigation, particularly in cases involving women's health and defective products. She founded KBM Law in January 2023, focusing on representing survivors of sexual abuse and challenging industries that enable such misconduct. Prior to establishing KBM Law, Menzies was a partner at Gibbs Law Group LLP from July 2016 to January 2023. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in significant mass tort cases, including the Taxotere Hair Loss Litigation and the Zoloft Birth Defect Litigation. Before joining Gibbs Law Group, she was a partner at Robinson Calcagnie, Inc. from 2007 to 2016, and at Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman from 1995 to 2007. Menzies earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis, School of Law in 1995 and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University in 1989. She is admitted to practice in California and holds memberships in the American Association for Justice, Consumer Attorneys of California, American Bar Association, Women's Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. The National Association of Public Justice. In June 2025, Justice Law Collaborative announced a merger with KBM Law, expanding its reach with a new West Coast office led by Menzies. Menzies is also a member of the National Crime Victim Bar Association. She is fluent in English — Her office is located at 6701 Center Drive West, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-7504. For inquiries, she can be reached at (310) 363-0030 or via email at kbm@kbmlaw.com. Her license status is active, and she has been a member of the State Bar of California since December 1, 1995. Menzies has been appointed to leadership positions in several large pharmaceutical and device mass tort cases, including the Taxotere Hair Loss Litigation and the Zoloft Birth Defect Litigation. She has also been involved in cases such as Schmitz v. Sanofi S.A. et al in the Northern District of California.

In 2022, she founded KBM Law to provide a female-led law firm representing women in their pursuit of justice. Menzies is dedicated to advocating for women's health causes and representing survivors of sexual assault, taking on powerful pharmaceutical companies and individuals in the music entertainment industry. She has been recognized for her contributions to mass tort litigation, particularly in cases involving women's health and defective products. Menzies is committed to amplifying women's voices and supporting their efforts to champion justice issues that matter most to them. She is fluent in English. Her office is located at 6701 Center Drive West, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-7504. For inquiries, she can be reached at (310) 363-0030 or via email at kbm@kbmlaw.com. Her license status is active, and she has been a member of the State Bar of California since December 1, 1995. Menzies has been appointed to leadership positions in several large pharmaceutical and device mass tort cases, including the Taxotere Hair Loss Litigation and the Zoloft Birth Defect Litigation. She has also been involved in cases such as Schmitz v. Sanofi S.A. et al in the Northern District of California. In 2022, she founded KBM Law to provide a female-led law firm representing women in their pursuit of justice. Menzies is dedicated to advocating for women's health causes and representing survivors of sexual assault, taking on powerful pharmaceutical companies and individuals in the music entertainment industry. She has been recognized for her contributions to mass tort litigation, particularly in cases involving women's health and defective products. Menzies is committed to amplifying women's voices and supporting their efforts to champion justice issues that matter most to them. She is fluent in English. Her office is located at 6701 Center Drive West, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-7504.

For inquiries, she can be reached at (310) 363-0030 or via email at kbm@kbmlaw.com. Her license status is active, and she has been a member of the State Bar of California since December 1, 1995. Menzies has been appointed to leadership positions in several large pharmaceutical and device mass tort cases, including the Taxotere Hair Loss Litigation and the Zoloft Birth Defect Litigation. She has also been involved in cases such as Schmitz v — Sanofi S.A. et al in the Northern District of California. In 2022, she founded KBM Law to provide a female-led law firm representing women in their pursuit of justice. Menzies is dedicated to advocating for women's health causes and representing survivors of sexual assault, taking on powerful pharmaceutical companies and individuals in the music entertainment industry. She has been recognized for her contributions to mass tort litigation, particularly in cases involving women's health and defective products. Menzies is committed to amplifying women's voices and supporting their efforts to champion justice issues that matter most to them. She is fluent in English — Her office is located at 6701 Center Drive West, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-7504. For inquiries, she can be reached at (310) 363-0030 or via email at kbm@kbmlaw.com. Her license status is active, and she has been a member of the State Bar of California since December 1, 1995. Menzies has been appointed to leadership positions in several large pharmaceutical and device mass tort cases, including the Taxotere Hair Loss Litigation and the Zoloft Birth Defect Litigation. She has also been involved in cases such as Schmitz v. Sanofi S.A. et al in the Northern District of California. In 2022, she founded KBM Law to provide a female-led law firm representing women in their pursuit of justice. Menzies is dedicated to advocating for women's health causes and representing survivors of sexual assault, taking on powerful pharmaceutical companies and individuals in the music entertainment industry.

She has been recognized for her contributions to mass tort litigation, particularly in cases involving women's health and defective products. Menzies is committed to amplifying women's voices and supporting their efforts to champion justice issues that matter most to them. She is fluent in English. Her office is located at 6701 Center Drive West, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-7504. For inquiries, she can be reached at (310) 363-0030 or via email at kbm@kbmlaw.com. Her license status is active, and she has been a member of the State Bar of California since December 1, 1995. Menzies has been appointed to leadership positions in several large pharmaceutical and device mass tort cases, including the Taxotere Hair Loss Litigation and the Zoloft Birth Defect Litigation. She has also been involved in cases such as Schmitz v. Sanofi S.A. et al in the Northern District of California. In 2022, she founded KBM Law to provide a female-led law firm representing women in their pursuit of justice. Menzies is dedicated to advocating for women's health causes and representing survivors of sexual assault, taking on powerful pharmaceutical companies and individuals in the music entertainment industry. She has been recognized for her contributions to mass tort litigation, particularly in cases involving women's health and defective products. Menzies is committed to amplifying women's voices and supporting their efforts to champion justice issues that matter most to them. She is fluent in English. Her office is located at 6701 Center Drive West, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-7504.

Education

University of California, Davis, School of Law

J.D.

1995

Colorado State University

B.A.

1989

Experience

Robinson Calcagnie Robinson Shapiro Davis

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
9th Circuit
California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. District Court, Western Districts of Arkansas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of California
5th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of Arkansas

Types of Cases Handled

mass tort litigation particularly in cases involving women's health defective products

Professional Associations

American Association for Justice

has membership Current

Consumer Lawyers of California

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Women s Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

has membership Current

National Association of Public Justice

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 400 Continental Blvd Fl 6 El Segundo CA 90245

Office 2

 6701 Center Dr W UNIT 14 Los Angeles CA 90045