Trusted business-minded, strategy-focused global executive managing the legal and compliance teams, ensuring the delivery of impactful and tailored legal services to the organization.

Responsible for overseeing high-level strategic initiatives and compliance operations, including navigating complex mergers and acquisitions, steering corporate governance, managing the legal budget, disputes / litigation, and outside counsel, while ensuring adherence to regulations across various requirements for retail companies.

Act as a key advisor to the C-suite and board of directors on legal matters, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning. Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, integrity and ethical decision-making, while proactively addressing emerging legal and regulatory challenges. Drive cross-functional collaboration to integrate legal and compliance considerations into business processes, with a focus on driving results to increase operational efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence.

A certified mindfulness practitioner and author of the Mindful in 5 book series and podcast, deeply committed to the wellness and effectiveness of AMS teams.

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I am an experienced legal professional with a strong background in regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and contract management. I have a proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel and managing complex legal operations.

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Partner at Wilke Fleury, LLP with experience in a wide variety of corporate and business litigation. I enjoy assisting clients in the fields of professional liability, real estate, construction law, and insurance coverage. With so few civil trials going forward in an era that stresses the importance of alternative dispute resolution, an emphasis on careful pre-trial procedural practice cannot be over-valued. As I move forward in my career, I also enjoy mentoring young attorneys just getting familiar with the practice and finding an area of the law they are passionate about.

Kimberleigh A. Ferrando is an attorney with the firm’s corporate, real estate and transactional business practice.  Ms. Ferrando provides legal counsel to individuals and business entities throughout all stages of business ownership and operation such as entity selection, formation and reorganizations, drafting and review of agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions.

Ms. Ferrando received her B.A. in Political Science from California State University, Long Beach in 2017 where she began studying business law and obtained a certificate in Legal Studies.  She received her J.D. from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2020. While at McGeorge, Ms. Ferrando accomplished dual concentrations in business and intellectual property law.

Prior to joining Brothers Smith LLP, Ms. Ferrando gained experience in litigation representing public and private entities in complex civil litigation matters including personal injury, property damage, and breach of contract claims.

Ms. Ferrando is licensed to practice law in California. She is a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.