Experienced litigators, Stephen Henry and Mary Kay Lacey, provide clients with effective representation, focusing their Berkeley based practice in the areas of employment law, commercial litigation and appellate advocacy.

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Stephen Henry

shenry@henrylacey.com

Stephen Henry has dedicated his practice for the last 35 years to helping employees, executives and shareholders find effective solutions to their employment and related business disputes. Stephen’s trial and litigation experience includes jury and bench trials in federal and state courts, as well as numerous arbitrations, civil writs and appeals.

Admissions to Practice:

Stephen is admitted to practice in all California Courts, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.

Education:

Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctor
Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, B.A. / Honors in Government

Recognition and State Bar Activities:

Stephen has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in the area of Employment Law since 2020, and is a Board Member of the Alameda County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service.

Mary Kay Lacey

mklacey@henrylacey.com

Mary Kay Lacey began her career at the nationally recognized law firm of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, later Dentons US, LLP, where she was a partner for many years, leading multi-lawyer trial teams in high-stakes, “bet the company” cases.  With a broad background in commercial litigation, Mary Kay has extensive experience in case development, law and motion practice, and appellate advocacy. 

Admissions to Practice:

Mary Kay is admitted to practice in all California Courts, United States District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.

Education:

Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctor / Dean’s List
University of California, Berkeley, B.A. / Distinction in General Scholarship, High Honors in Political Science

Community Service:

Mary Kay is a former Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for the City of Berkeley and currently sits on Berkeley’s Personnel Board. Mary Kay is also an officer and Board member of a non profit, based in New York City, dedicated to promoting restorative justice in under served public schools.