Ms. Kilduff specializes in all types of employment litigation. She has represented defendants ranging from rank and file maintenance people, to mid-level management people, professors, superior court judges, board of supervisor members, and district attorneys. She was also privileged to represent the Chancellor of the CSU and other high level administrators in a sensitive case involving a controversial professor in Chico. In 2007, the presiding justice of the Third District Court of Appeal, Arthur Scotland, included her in a list of prominent female trial attorneys in Sacramento in a letter he wrote to the editor of the Daily Journal.

Ms. Kilduff works collaboratively with her clients to develop innovative litigation strategies and solutions for problems that arise in the course of employment. Her associates describe her as the epitome of professionalism and respect the insightful and thorough manner in which she approaches her cases. Ms. Kilduff’s peers in the legal field echo her praises as demonstrated by her election to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2012.

Ms. Kilduff attended the University of California Berkeley followed by McGeorge School of Law. She received her J.D and was admitted to practice in California in 1982. In addition to being the Managing Partner of Angelo, Kilday & Kilduff, Ms. Kilduff is also the proud grandmother of twelve.

Angelo, Kilday & Kilduff

Angelo, Kilday & Kilduff was formed in 1997 by Laurence L. Angelo, Bruce A. Kilday and Carolee G. Kilduff. The three founding partners have practiced together for more than twenty-five years, combining their skills as lawyers with a sense of humor and lasting friendship. As part of the original written partnership agreement for AKK, Larry Angelo agreed not to talk (read gloat) about the low payment in his very old mortgage; Bruce Kilday agreed not to make more than three jokes at any one gathering (he claims this is limited to corny jokes, but either way he exceeds this number); and Carolee Kilduff (a recovering clothes-horse) agreed to refrain from utilizing the firm credit card for her shopping excursions. The penalty is lunch at the partner’s expense.

AKK’s attorneys defend public entities and private businesses in all types of tort cases, including accident cases; and specialize in complex civil rights, police liability and employment cases, including sexual harassment, equal protection, wrongful termination, and discrimination claims. Our attorneys have considerable experience appearing in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings. We draft policies and help clients avoid litigation by dealing proactively and effectively with controversial issues and employee discipline matters. AKK also has attorneys experienced in EEO investigations, special education law, appeals, and in serving as hearing officers.

Over the years, AKK has represented more than 100 cities, counties, school districts and other public entities in California, including departments, entities and employees of the State of California. AKK also has an experienced and well-respected appellate practice before state and federal courts of appeals and the California and U.S. Supreme Courts.

AKK prides itself on quality legal representation at fair rates. Our attorneys enjoy working collaboratively with clients and risk managers to review each case and determine the optimum method of resolving the matter efficiently, whether it is by way of negotiated dismissal, summary judgment, settlement, trial or other creative alternative.