Chelsey E. Barkley

Chelsey E. Barkley is a skilled associate attorney at Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP, where she contributes to the Employment Law group. Her work centers on defending employers against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. She brings focused expertise to complex workplace disputes, helping clients navigate litigation with precision and strategy.

Chelsey earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2023, graduating first in her class. She served as editor-in-chief of the California Western Law Review and held multiple prestigious externships, including placements at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Sacramento, which she earned in 2015.

Before joining Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP, Chelsey worked as an associate at a national employment and labor law firm. In that role, she gained experience representing employers in a wide range of employment law matters. Her current practice continues this trajectory, with a focus on defending businesses in high-stakes employment disputes.

Chelsey has received numerous academic honors, including the Trustees’ Award and the Academic Excellence Award. She is also a Justice Anthony Kennedy Scholarship recipient and a member of the Public Service Honors Society. Her professional memberships include the Lawyers Club and the J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court, reflecting her commitment to professional development and advocacy.

Chelsey E. Barkley’s legal acumen and academic distinction position her as a trusted advocate for employers facing litigation. She leverages both courtroom experience and legal scholarship to protect client interests and develop proactive litigation strategies. Her work helps businesses maintain compliance and defend their workplace decisions with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP
• Member, Lawyers Club

Licensed State

• California

Education

• California Western School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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