Kerry Kleiman

Kerry Kleiman represents businesses and high-net-worth individuals in litigation matters at both the trial and appellate levels. Kerry also represents creative professionals in contract negotiations and related disputes.

As a litigator, Kerry handles contract and business disputes, commercial landlord-tenant issues, and defends employers in front of the EEOC, NERC, and in court against claims of workplace discrimination. As part of her practice, Kerry also provides her clients with counsel and guidance regarding compliance with state and federal law, such as Title VII, the ADA, and the PWFA. Kerry has extensive experience prosecuting and defending against tort claims, including claims for personal injury/wrongful death, breach of fiduciary duty, copyright infringement, and deceptive trade practices.

In the entertainment and media space, Kerry drafts and negotiates agreements for entertainers and content creators, seeking to help her clients maximize their ability to control and profit from their name, image, and likeness rights. Kerry also drafts and negotiates financing, production, and distribution agreements for production companies and copyright holders.

Experience

Representative Matters

• Defended multiple major Las Vegas casino resorts in employment discrimination proceedings in front of the EEOC, NERC, and in state and federal courts.°

• Obtained summary judgment verdict affirming public accommodation’s right under the ADA and related state law to exclude a service animal who posed a threat to patrons and staff.°

• Served as counsel for commercial tenant in lease dispute arising from COVID-19 shutdowns.°

• Represented the owner and operator of several 24-hour taverns in a high-profile case involving claims of wrongful termination and constructive discharge.°

• Served as counsel to numerous Las Vegas business owners defending personal injury/premises liability lawsuits.°

• Served as counsel to a major Las Vegas casino hotel in a commercial lease dispute with a tenant restaurant.°

°The above representations were handled by Ms. Kleiman prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2024

• Listed, Nevada Business magazine, “Top Rank Attorneys,” 2023

Professional & Community Involvement

• Board of Directors, Mondays Dark, 2017-Present

• Advisory Board Member, Rogers Art Loft, 2019-2021

• Board Member, The Embracing Project, 2014-2016

Judicial Clerkships

• Hon. Elissa F. Cadish, Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, 2015-2016