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New York
New York University School of Law
Liz Kimundi is a seasoned litigation attorney whose practice encompasses sophisticated civil matters in state, federal, and appellate courts. She brings decades of experience handling disputes involving product liability, catastrophic injury claims, construction litigation under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241, commercial and employment disputes, constitutional claims, and multidistrict litigation with domestic and international dimensions.
Liz is known for her front-loaded, investigative approach to litigation, developing factual records early, engaging experts strategically, and positioning matters for dispositive motions or favorable resolution. Clients rely on her detailed case evaluations and candid risk assessments to make informed business decisions, and she is valued for building long-term relationships through thoughtful counsel and steady leadership.
Her experience includes defending manufacturers, distributors, retailers, property owners, and construction professionals in cases involving fire and explosion, workplace injury, and product defects, as well as advising organizations on workplace policies and liability-reduction strategies. Liz has litigated landmark appellate cases on statutory and constitutional challenges, as well as on matters involving international law, sovereign immunity defenses, employment discrimination, and wage-and-hour claims. She has also led sophisticated e-discovery initiatives, designing cost-effective systems for large-scale document review and forensic analysis.
Liz earned an advanced degree in international law and holds first-class honors in her legal studies. She is admitted to practice in New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. She has authored and co-authored publications on international legal issues and resource governance disputes, further illustrating her global outlook.
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA)
Author, “Post-Election Crisis in Kenya and the Implications for the International Criminal Court’s Development as a Legitimate Institution”, 7 EYES ON THE ICC 2010/2011 [85-114].
Co-Author, “Report on Legal Issues Involved in the Western Sahara Dispute: Use of Natural Resources” (May 10, 2011).
Co-Author, “Report on Legal Issues Involved in the Western Sahara Dispute: The Principle of Self-Determination” (June 11, 2012).
New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District Court of New York
United States District Court for the Northern District Court of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District Court of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
New York University School of Law
J.D., 2003
University of Pune
LL.B., 2000
University of Pune
B.S.L., 1998
Liz Kimundi is a seasoned litigation attorney whose practice encompasses sophisticated civil matters in state, federal, and appellate courts. She brings decades of experience handling disputes involving product liability, catastrophic injury claims, construction litigation under New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241, commercial and employment disputes, constitutional claims, and multidistrict litigation with domestic and international dimensions.
Liz is known for her front-loaded, investigative approach to litigation, developing factual records early, engaging experts strategically, and positioning matters for dispositive motions or favorable resolution. Clients rely on her detailed case evaluations and candid risk assessments to make informed business decisions, and she is valued for building long-term relationships through thoughtful counsel and steady leadership.
Her experience includes defending manufacturers, distributors, retailers, property owners, and construction professionals in cases involving fire and explosion, workplace injury, and product defects, as well as advising organizations on workplace policies and liability-reduction strategies. Liz has litigated landmark appellate cases on statutory and constitutional challenges, as well as on matters involving international law, sovereign immunity defenses, employment discrimination, and wage-and-hour claims. She has also led sophisticated e-discovery initiatives, designing cost-effective systems for large-scale document review and forensic analysis.
Liz earned an advanced degree in international law and holds first-class honors in her legal studies. She is admitted to practice in New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. She has authored and co-authored publications on international legal issues and resource governance disputes, further illustrating her global outlook.
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA)
Author, “Post-Election Crisis in Kenya and the Implications for the International Criminal Court’s Development as a Legitimate Institution”, 7 EYES ON THE ICC 2010/2011 [85-114].
Co-Author, “Report on Legal Issues Involved in the Western Sahara Dispute: Use of Natural Resources” (May 10, 2011).
Co-Author, “Report on Legal Issues Involved in the Western Sahara Dispute: The Principle of Self-Determination” (June 11, 2012).
