Kristine Kwong lands on Lawdragon’s 2027 corporate employment lawyers list

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partner Kristine Kwong has been named to Lawdragon’s 2027 “Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers” guide. The recognition spotlights her work advising employers on litigation, labor strategy and workplace disputes across multiple industries.

Why it matters: - Lawdragon’s list is a national signal of legal recognition in corporate employment law. - The honor highlights lawyers who help employers manage workplace disputes, labor strategy and employment risk. - Kwong’s inclusion adds outside validation to Musick, Peeler & Garrett’s labor and employment practice.

What happened: - Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Partner Kristine Kwong was named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide. - The announcement was made Oct. 6, 2026. - Lawdragon described the guide as recognizing elite legal talent that helps businesses navigate workplace challenges, employment litigation and strategic labor matters.

The details: - Lawdragon said the guide includes lawyers handling wage-and-hour claims, restrictive covenant disputes, executive compensation, employee benefits, collective bargaining and harassment matters. - Kwong advises public and private sector clients on business, transactional and labor and employment issues. - Kwong’s practice includes work in state and federal courts, administrative bodies and labor negotiations with major unions. - Kwong represents organizations in healthcare, higher education, municipalities, finance and hospitality. - Her matters include single-plaintiff litigation, class actions, PAGA claims, trade secret disputes and corporate restructurings. - Earlier in 2026, Los Angeles Business Journal named Kwong to its “Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment” list. - The announcement included contact information for Jonathan Fitzgarrald of Equinox Strategy Partners. - The release also included a LinkedIn social media link: Visit us on social media.

Between the lines: - The recognition suggests Kwong’s work spans both advisory and litigation roles, which can be especially valuable for employers facing overlapping workplace, contract and regulatory issues. - The list placement also broadens visibility for Musick, Peeler & Garrett in a crowded employment-law market.

What's next: - Kwong will likely use the distinction to reinforce her profile with employers seeking outside counsel on labor and employment disputes. - Musick, Peeler & Garrett can point to the honor in future business development and recruiting.

The bottom line: - Lawdragon’s nod marks Kwong as a notable player in corporate employment law and gives the firm another credential in a competitive practice area.