About Laura Christine
Laura Christine Hess is a partner at Kring & Chung, LLP, a prominent law firm located in Irvine, California. With over 25 years of legal experience, she has established herself as a knowledgeable attorney specializing in business and employment law. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1998, Ms. Hess has built a robust practice that encompasses many employment litigation matters. These include wrongful termination, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower actions, trade secrets, and wage and hour disputes. In addition to her experience in employment law, Ms. Hess is experienced in various business litigation issues.
Her practice covers shareholder and LLC member disputes, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract cases. She also handles the collection of accounts receivable, supply chain disputes, and commercial lease agreements. Moreover, her expertise extends to product failures, warranty claims, product recalls. Unfair competition. Ms. Hess is adept at defending consumer claims and addressing quality control issues, making her a versatile attorney in the field of business law. Ms.
Hess earned her Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law, a respected institution known for its rigorous legal training. Prior to that, she obtained her undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University, further solidifying her foundation in legal principles. In addition to her admission to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, she is authorized to represent clients in all California state courts. This lets the attorney navigate various legal fields effectively. Throughout her career, Ms. Hess has actively engaged with professional organizations to further her commitment to the legal community. In 2014, she served as the President of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, advocating for women's rights and representation in the legal field.
Her memberships also include the California State Bar and the California Lawyers Association, where she collaborates with fellow attorneys to promote legal excellence and ethical practices. Ms. Hess's practice areas are comprehensive, encompassing business contracts, business dissolution, and business finance. She also focuses on business formation, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership and shareholder disputes. Her expertise in employee benefits, employment contracts, employment discrimination, ERISA, overtime and unpaid wages, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination further highlights her dedication to providing clients with thorough legal support. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Ms. Hess is well-equipped to serve clients, ensuring effective communication and representation.
