Kirsten R. Allen

Kirsten R. Allen, Attorney / Of Counsel at Fabian VanCott, focuses her practice on advising and representing businesses in complex employment law matters. She works with employers on internal investigations, employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, policies, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and trade secret protections. Her work ensures companies remain compliant while safeguarding their operational interests.

Kirsten earned her Juris Doctor with High Honors from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies, magna cum laude, with a minor in Spanish, from the University of Utah. This academic foundation supports her analytical approach and her ability to navigate the intersection of legal requirements and workplace realities.

In her litigation practice, Kirsten has successfully defended clients against claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. She regularly appears before state and federal courts, administrative bodies, and tribunals nationwide, bringing strategic advocacy to each case.

Kirsten’s professional contributions extend beyond her client work. Kirsten serves on the Board of the Salt Lake County Bar Association and the Board of Directors for the Pocatello Free Clinic. She also volunteers as a ski patroller and first responder. She participates in pro bono programs such as Wills for Heroes and Tuesday Night Bar, providing legal assistance to those in need.

Through her combined roles as a legal advisor, litigator, and community leader, Kirsten R. Allen delivers comprehensive, results-focused counsel to businesses. Her commitment to legal excellence and her active engagement in service make her a trusted advocate in employment and labor law matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney / Of Counsel, Fabian VanCott
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Board Member, Salt Lake County Bar Association
• Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Division of the Utah State Bar

Licensed State

• Utah

Education

• S.J. Quinney College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Utah
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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