Rebecca Bernhard

Practice Areas

Immigration; Labor & Employment; Benefits & Compensation; Banking & Financial Institutions; Cooperative Law; Development & Infrastructure; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Energy & Natural Resources; Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation; Healthcare; Mergers & Acquisitions

Career

Rebecca Bernhard's experience spans traditional labor and employment counseling, immigration, and federal contract compliance and audits, including affirmative action plans and OFCCP audits. She supports clients with their corporate transactions, advising on labor and employment diligence, negotiating with new unions and conducting effects bargaining, and assisting her clients with post-acquisition or post-divestiture integration. Rebecca has particular experience helping food, beverage, and agribusiness companies as well as cooperatives and financial institutions with their employment problems.

In addition, Rebecca assists clients with their business immigration needs, including securing temporary and permanent US visas, Form I-9 compliance training and audit defense, and merger and acquisition-related counseling. She is a frequent author and speaker on labor and employment topics confronting HR professionals, including legal issues related to talent management, succession planning, and compliance.

Personal

Education:

- University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2003), magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Lead Note & Comment Editor of the Minnesota Law Review

- San Francisco State University (B.S.S., Labor Studies, 1997)