Ms. Vance is a shareholder in the Labor & Employment Group at Baker Donelson's Nashville office.
"Kim Vance has a 'very broad knowledge' of labor and employment law and is lauded for her 'hands-on' experience. She has extensive experience in HR and management training, in addition to noteworthy litigation experience." Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers 2018
"Kim Vance is described by sources as 'a terrific problem solver.' She is noted for her impressive counseling and defense of management teams before the EEOC and the Tennessee Human Rights Commission." Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2013
Ms. Vance "is commended for her breadth of experience and impressive client base." Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers 2012
"Kim is unique. She has the mind of a business owner and the intellect of a great lawyer. This combination has benefited our company in very meaningful ways," said Joe Scarlett, former Chairman and CEO of Tractor Supply Company, where Ms. Vance served as General Counsel previously.
In addition to defending companies in employment litigation, Ms. Vance's practice focuses upon:
- presenting in-house management training programs to reduce employment related legal risks for companies across the nation;
- counseling management clients through auditing human resources policies and practices to reduce legal risks; and
- developing pre-litigation strategies to improve available defenses in preparation for litigation.
She has represented management clients in State and Federal Courts and in defense of administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, State Human Rights Commissions, State Unemployment Commissions, Arbitrators, the National Labor Relations Board and the Department of Labor.