Kimberly Lambert Love focuses her practice on all areas of employment law. With over thirty years of experience, Kim has represented employers in all aspects of employment and labor law including litigating class action suits and claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Kim represents a wide variety of employers across many industries from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. Kim’s utmost focus is to determine the client’s goals and to work tirelessly toward those goals. Whether the client is interested in early resolution or vigorously litigating a claim, Kim provides experienced advice to help clients achieve their goals.
Kim frequently lectures on employment law topics, is a regular contributor to the Oklahoma Bar Journal, and is past chairperson of the labor and employment section of the Oklahoma Bar Association. Kim is an experienced mediator through Dispute Resolution Consultants and was appointed by the judges in the Northern District of Oklahoma to serve as an Adjunct Settlement Judge. She has received the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating of Judicial A-V Preeminent, has repeatedly been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, and has been named to the Oklahoma Super Lawyers list by Oklahoma Magazine, which also named her to its list of “Top 25 Women Oklahoma Super Lawyers.” In 2018, Kim was recognized by the Best Lawyers in America as the “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Employment Law – Management and was selected as 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Labor Law – Management. This recognition is awarded to the attorney with the highest overall peer feedback for each specialty area and location.
“The Case Law and Its Implications for Both Plaintiffs’ and Defense Counsel,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, February 2018
“Changing Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Employment Lawsuits,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, November 2017
“Avoiding Disputes After a Settlement Conference or Mediation,” co-author, Tulsa Lawyer Magazine, August 2017
“’Sniffing’ Out an ADA Claim: Chemical, Fragrance, and Scent Sensitivities in the Workplace,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, September 2016
“Limitations on Damages under the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act Upheld by the Oklahoma Supreme Court,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, August 2014
“The U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Third-Party Claims,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, October 2011
“Think Twice Before Sending that Email,” Tulsa World, June 2011
“About Face by Oklahoma Supreme Court Means Discrimination Claims Can be Brought Against Small Employers,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, October 2010
“Admissibility of ‘Me, Too’ Evidence in Employment Discrimination Cases,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, August 2008
“Collier v. Insignia: The Oklahoma Supreme Court Makes U-Turn and Expands the Public Policy Tort Exception to Employment At-Will,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, July 1999
“But I Didn’t Quit, I Was Fired: Deciding Constructive Discharge on Summary Judgment,” co-author, Oklahoma Bar Journal, December 1994
“An Employer’s Shield: Prompt and Effective Investigation of Sexual Harassment Charges,” Oklahoma Bar Journal, May 1993
“The Family and Medical Leave Act,” Oklahoma Bar Journal, 1993
