Kenneth Michael Sheppard
Jones Clifford, LLP • San Francisco, CA
Workers CompensationEmployment LawEmployment LitigationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
ksheppard@jonesclifford.com
Phone
(650) 955-0109
Address
San Francisco, CA, US
Professional
About
Kenneth Michael Sheppard is a seasoned attorney based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in Employment Law, Employment Litigation, and Personal Injury. With over two decades of legal experience, Kenny has established himself as a trusted advocate for workers' rights and personal injury victims. He is certified as a specialist in workers’ compensation law by the State Bar of California and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers each year since 2010. Kenny holds an impressive “Superb” 10.0 rating from Avvo, reflecting his commitment to excellence in legal representation. As the vice-chair of the State Bar of California’s Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee since 2011, Kenny plays a pivotal role in shaping policy and best practices within the field. He is also a prolific lecturer and contributor to various legal publications, including the California WCAB Noteworthy Decisions Reporter and the California Workers’ Compensation Practice Guide. Kenny earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2003, where he served as an editor for the Constitutional Law Quarterly and gained invaluable experience as a judicial extern for the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins of the United States District Court. His dedication to the community extends beyond his practice; he volunteers as a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center and coaches for the UC Hastings Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. Outside the courtroom, Kenny is passionate about giving back, currently raising his tenth guide dog puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind, embodying his commitment to service and advocacy in all aspects of his life.
About Workers Compensation Law
Workers' compensation attorneys help injured workers obtain benefits for workplace injuries. They navigate the claims process and fight for fair compensation. Common matters include workplace injuries, occupational illness, denied claims, disability benefits.
Credentials
Education
2003 University of California, Hastings College of the Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998 University of California at San Diego Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2010 Northern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers 2010 Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California - California Board of Legal Specialization
Publications
2012 California Workers' Compensation Practice - Published by Continuing Education of the Bar Representing Injured Workers (Chapter 10) - Contributing Editor 2010 California WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter The Importance of Substantial Medical Evidence in the Absence of a Presumption 2010 California WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter When Is the Statute of Limitations Defense a Viable Defense?
Associations
2011 - Present State Bar of California, Workers Compensation Section Executive Committee Member 2003 - Present California Applicants' Attorneys Association Member 2003 - Present San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Member 2003 - Present State Bar of California - Workers' Compensation Section Member
Speaking
2012 Spring Conference You've Done the Dance and Requested a State Panel QME List, Now What? 2012 Qualified Medical Evaluator Re-Certification Course QME Update: The Jack O'Brien Course 2011 Legal Specialization Boot Camp Claim Evaluation 2010 Spring Conference Discovering New Discovery Tactics (Post Almaraz/Guzman) 2007 Continuing Professional Education Summer Institute Workers' Compensation Update
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Updated: Jul 29, 2026