Kristen Sampo

Kristen Sampo is an experienced legal professional specializing in employment law. Currently serving as Employment Litigation Counsel (Contractor) at Ashley Furniture Industries since September 2022, Kristen manages employment-related litigation and arbitration matters and investigates pre-litigation issues with EEO agencies. Prior to this role, Kristen held several key positions at Office Depot from July 2007 to March 2021, including Vice President and Associate General Counsel, where responsibilities encompassed North American employment litigation, compliance, training, and policy development. Kristen's earlier career includes roles as a Partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP, and as an Associate at both Fisher & Phillips and Allen Norton & Blue, P.A., focusing on management representation in employment law matters. Educated at Florida State University College of Law, Kristen holds a Juris Doctorate, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Advertising/Communications from Florida State University.