Kelsey F. Ridenhour

Kelsey Ridenhour is an Associate attorney in the Los Angeles office of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore where he provides labor and employment law expertise in matters pertaining to our public agency clientele.

Prior to joining LCW, Kelsey served as a Judicial Clerk with the Central District of California. In this role, he conducted legal research, prepared memoranda, drafted orders, oversaw case management and procedural requirements, observed and assisted in courtroom hearings and trials, and provided feedback on case strategy. As a student, Kelsey provided aid in a variety of programs, holding positions such as Student Worker at the Iowa Clinical Law Program, Prosecuting Intern at the Johnson County Attorney’s Office, Research Assistant at the University of Iowa College of Law, and Summer Intern at Prairie State Legal Services.

Kelsey earned a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law, graduating seventh in his class. During his time there, he was honored with membership to Order of the Coif, as well as the ALI CLE Scholarship and Leadership Award. Kelsey was also heavily involved in student programs, serving as Senior Online Editor of the Iowa Law Review and a member of Jessup International Moot Court. His published Student Note, “Traditional Sports and Esports: The Path to Collective Bargaining,” is available here. As an undergraduate, Kelsey attended Northwestern University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies.