Kristyn Bunce DeFilipp serves as an Associate in Foley Hoag’s Litigation and Labor and Employment departments. Kristyn represents clients involved in complex litigation matters involving commercial contract disputes, intellectual property and other business disputes. Her practice includes a focus on labor and employment issues in litigation.
Kristyn advises and represents corporations in all aspects of labor and employment law. She has experience in labor arbitrations involving unions, including disputes involving just cause termination and organizing campaigns. Kristyn also defends clients against discrimination, harassment and wage and hour lawsuits. She represents companies in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and before the American Arbitration Association. In addition, Kristyn drafts employment handbooks and policies in order to ensure that employers comply with both state and federal employment law statutes, and provides advice to clients on these topics.
Kristyn is also active in the firm’s pro bono program. Her pro bono practice is varied, and includes assistance with obtaining restraining orders for protection against abuse for victims of domestic violence; assistance to parents and students on special education matters; and pursuit of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief for individual debtors.
Prior to joining Foley Hoag, Kristyn interned at Neighborhood Legal Services in Lynn, Massachusetts, where she assisted low-income clients with housing-related legal issues.