Duggan McHugh Law Corporation

08/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2027 Best Lawyers® honorees!

Jennifer Duggan
The Best Lawyers in America®
• Employment Law – Individuals
• Employment Law – Management
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

Christina Bucci Hamilton
The Best Lawyers in America®
• Employment Law - Management
• Litigation - Labor and Employment

Katie A. Collins
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
• Labor and Employment Law – Management
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

Iris Kristoff
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
• Litigation – Labor and Employment

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer, Christina, Katie, and Iris on these well-deserved recognitions.

07/20/2026

Happy 3-Year Anniversary, Nicole Farrales!

Thank you for your dedication to our clients and our team.

Your hard work makes a difference every day, and we're so grateful to have you on our team.

Cheers to three amazing years!

07/06/2026

We are excited to share that Nichole Libro has joined the DMLC team as our Client Account Specialist.

Nichole brings more than six years of experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll administration, account reconciliations, and client accounting services. With her strong attention to detail, thoughtful approach, and dedication to providing reliable financial information, Nichole is a wonderful addition to the Duggan McHugh team.

When she is not working with books and spreadsheets, Nichole enjoys running and has proudly completed a marathon.

Please join us in giving Nichole a warm welcome!

07/01/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate our lawyers for being named to the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list!

This prestigious recognition highlights their exceptional dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Way to go!

06/26/2026

Cheers to three years, Katie!

Thank you for your leadership, expertise, and continued commitment to excellence.

We’re grateful to have you on our team!

06/05/2026

We are proud to welcome our newest DMLC team member!

Please welcome our Law Clerk, Kelly Keith!

Kelly is a rising 3L at the University of Oregon School of Law, where she serves as Managing Editor of the Oregon Review of International Law. Her academic interests focus on the legal codification of international humanitarian law and its practical applications. Before law school, she built experience in the legal field through work in areas including intellectual property and civil litigation.

Kelly also completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with minors in Legal Studies and Philosophy. Outside of her legal work, she enjoys caring for her 27 houseplants.

Welcome to the team Kelly!

06/05/2026

We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of the DMLC team!

Please welcome Veronica “Nikki” Stuart our new Law Clerk.

Veronica is a rising 2L at the University of Davis, School of Law, where she is a Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient. She is actively involved in the Sacramento-area Filipino legal community, serving as Co-Chair of the Filipinx Law Students Association at King Hall and as a student member of the Sacramento Filipino American Lawyers Association (SacFALA). Prior to law school, she earned her B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science-Public Law from the University of California, San Diego and worked in several roles focused on state and local community issues.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Veronica enjoys staying active. She grew up playing lacrosse and now spends her free time running, weightlifting, and practicing yoga.

Once again, please join us in celebrating our latest addition to the team!

05/30/2026

We’re celebrating Iris Kristoff’s three year anniversary with our firm.

Over the past three years, she has been a trusted Senior Employment Counsel, bringing deep knowledge of employment law, thoughtful advocacy, and steady leadership to every matter she touches.

Congratulations on three years, Iris! We’re grateful to work alongside you and look forward to what’s ahead!

05/12/2026

Celebrating a special milestone today!

After more than five years with our firm, she ventured out, and we’re so glad she found her way back.

Now one year into her return, her experience and dedication continue to make a difference every day.

Here’s to her journey and many more milestones ahead!

04/24/2026

Is the organization compliant with California's 2026 employment laws?

Review and update policies and procedures now.