Cody R. Kennedy

Cody R. Kennedy is of counsel in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Cody brings a powerful combination of leadership and courtroom experience to the firm’s complex litigation and employment defense practices. As the former managing partner of a highly regarded boutique firm, Cody has experience handling class action and PAGA cases from their inception through trial and appeal. Cody possesses a deep, nuanced understanding of high-stakes litigation, particularly in the volatile landscape of California labor law.

Cody focuses his practice on defending clients against complex employment claims, class actions, and actions brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). He is a seasoned attorney who has litigated class action trials as both lead and co-lead counsel and has personally briefed and argued novel legal issues before both the California Court of Appeal and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Cody balances fierce, uncompromising advocacy with operational efficiency. Recognized by clients for his sharp strategic instincts, he tailors his defense strategies to match the specific business objectives and risk tolerances of those he represents. By keeping a constant pulse on the rapidly evolving statutory and case law, Cody ensures his clients are always positioned ahead of the curve.