Ms. Kim A. Thompson serves as Of Counsel in Garcia Hernandez Sawhney LLP’s San Francisco Bay Area office. Kim has over three decades of experience in a wide range of areas. She previously served as Deputy Global General Counsel at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and most recently was a Founding Fellow of the CEO Action for Racial Equity fellowship where she focused on corporate strategies and policy solutions to address systemic racism. She is a member of the Equity Leadership practice.
Kim actively engages in the Oakland community, demonstrating her commitment to fostering positive connections. Together with her husband, she warmly welcomes organizes monthly community events held at their home, averaging around 10 gatherings annually. Additionally, they collaborate with various initiatives focused on community and youth development for Black and Brown youth, facilitating another dozen events. These endeavors aim to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities that others enjoy. By prioritizing inclusivity and bridging gaps, Kim strives to create a more equitable and vibrant community for all.
- Legal Services for Children
- Cowell Foundation
- MLK Freedom Center
- Oakland Promise
Ms. Kim A. Thompson serves as Of Counsel in Garcia Hernandez Sawhney LLP’s San Francisco Bay Area office. Kim has over three decades of experience in a wide range of areas. She previously served as Deputy Global General Counsel at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and most recently was a Founding Fellow of the CEO Action for Racial Equity fellowship where she focused on corporate strategies and policy solutions to address systemic racism. She is a member of the Equity Leadership practice.
Kim actively engages in the Oakland community, demonstrating her commitment to fostering positive connections. Together with her husband, she warmly welcomes organizes monthly community events held at their home, averaging around 10 gatherings annually. Additionally, they collaborate with various initiatives focused on community and youth development for Black and Brown youth, facilitating another dozen events. These endeavors aim to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities that others enjoy. By prioritizing inclusivity and bridging gaps, Kim strives to create a more equitable and vibrant community for all.
- Legal Services for Children
- Cowell Foundation
- MLK Freedom Center
- Oakland Promise
OF COUNSEL
Ms. Kim A. Thompson serves as Of Counsel in Garcia Hernandez Sawhney LLP’s San Francisco Bay Area office. Kim has over three decades of experience in a wide range of areas. She previously served as Deputy Global General Counsel at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and most recently was a Founding Fellow of the CEO Action for Racial Equity fellowship where she focused on corporate strategies and policy solutions to address systemic racism. She is a member of the Equity Leadership practice.
EDUCATION
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, (JD 1990)
- Cornell University, B.A., Philosophy
ADMISSIONS
State of California; U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court.
Kim actively engages in the Oakland community, demonstrating her commitment to fostering positive connections. Together with her husband, she warmly welcomes organizes monthly community events held at their home, averaging around 10 gatherings annually. Additionally, they collaborate with various initiatives focused on community and youth development for Black and Brown youth, facilitating another dozen events. These endeavors aim to empower individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities that others enjoy. By prioritizing inclusivity and bridging gaps, Kim strives to create a more equitable and vibrant community for all.
- Legal Services for Children
- Cowell Foundation
- MLK Freedom Center
- Oakland Promise
