Kristine Marie Sims

Advice & Counsel

Cannabis & Employee Substance Abuse

Class/Collective Actions

EEO/Contractor Compliance, Reporting & Analytics

Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense

Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition

Transactional Solutions

Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation

ristine oversees the operations of the Winston-Salem and Asheville offices and serves as co-chair of the firm’s EEO/Contractor Compliance, Reporting & Analytics practice.

A trusted advisor to employers, Kristine helps businesses navigate employment law, workplace compliance, and litigation challenges in an ever-evolving legal landscape. She has handled cases across the United States, including class actions and individual claims involving all aspects of Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and a range of state law claims.

In addition to her employment litigation practice, Kristine brings two decades of experience in the areas of federal contractor compliance, pay equity, and compensation analysis, guiding businesses in managing risk related to hiring, pay practices, and day-to-day workplace decisions. Kristine has a robust advice-general practice, partnering with organizations of all sizes to balance legal compliance with business practicality.

North Carolina Bar Association

West Virginia Bar Association

Forsyth County Bar Association, Forsyth County Women Attorneys Association, President (2004-2005), Secretary-Treasurer (2003-2004)

In her free time, Kristine enjoys tennis, travel, and time with her husband and their two dogs. She's an avid sports fan and especially enjoys cheering on the University of Virginia.

University of Richmond

J.D.

1998

Employment Law – Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment

The Best Lawyers in America®

2026

"Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Labor and Employment

The Best Lawyers in America®

2025

Super Lawyer

North Carolina Super Lawyers®

2026

Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished®

Leader in the Law

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

2024

Outstanding Women in Business

Triad Business Journal

2024

40 Business Leaders Under 40

Piedmont Triad

2011

Legal Elite

Business North Carolina

2009