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Lathrop GPM

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds


Lathrop GPM

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When it comes to protecting investment in one's workforce, minimizing risks and positioning a company for maximum productivity and profitability, the experienced employment and labor lawyers at Lathrop GPM can help:

  • Create proactive employment strategies and implement best practices and policies
  • Navigate complicated labor issues
  • Stay in compliance with the complex maze of federal, state and local employment regulations
  • Manage immigration issues to help attract talent from other countries and avoid the immigration violations that lead to costly sanctions
  • Respond swiftly and assertively when employment disputes arise, from defending discrimination and harassment to pursuing trade secret and noncompetition violations.

Lathrop GPM’s employment and labor attorneys have experience in almost every facet of employment and labor law, including:

  • Employment litigation and disputes
  • Employment advice
  • Employee classification issues
  • Employee leave and disability accommodation management
  • Executive and other employment contracts
  • Affirmative Action programs
  • Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment guidance
  • Criminal background and other investigative searches
  • Drug testing regulations and policies
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Internal investigations and government audits
  • Multistate and multinational services
  • Social media considerations
  • Harassment and discrimination training
  • Wage-and-hour regulation compliance
  • Whistle-blower and retaliation exposure management
  • Workplace safety
  • Workers’ compensation
  • White-collar crime

Industries (22)

  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Agribusiness
  • Banks
  • Charities/Not-for-profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Products
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing (heavy & light)
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Labor & Employment - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lathrop GPM offers strong coverage of traditional labor and employment law. The firm's high-profile clientele includes an impressive list of both public and private employers whom they support in matters including FLSA class actions, benefits litigation and disputes over noncompete agreements. The firm also provides ongoing advice in relation to EEOC and Department of Labor investigations.

Strengths

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  • The team is strong in its communication and expertise.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • We value the team's responsiveness and strategic approach.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Lathrop has excellent attorneys and the bench strength needed to handle complex employment matters in Kansas City.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Lathrop has top-of-the-line attorneys.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • The attorneys at Lathrop represent their clients through zealous advocacy and take special care to understand their businesses.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJack D Rowe
    Senior StatespeopleJack D Rowe

    Jack D Rowe

    Jack Rowe is highly regarded in the market for his labor and employment practice. He has significant experience with class actions involving the FCRA and wage and hour disputes.
    • Jack is an exceptional attorney. He consistently delivers advice that is not only technically excellent but also practical, timely and aligned with our long-term goals.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Jack Rowe is a terrific lawyer.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 1Bridget Romero
    Band 1Bridget Romero

    Bridget Romero

    Bridget Romero acts for employers in matters including discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes and class actions. She also provides ongoing employment policy advice to a wide range of companies and nonprofit organizations.

    • Bridget Romero is a rock-solid attorney and an even better person.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Bridget is always supportive and demonstrates her dedication via the guidance she offers.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Bridget understands our business needs and adapts accordingly.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 1Rosalee M McNamara
    Band 1Rosalee M McNamara

    Rosalee M McNamara

    Rosalee McNamara handles the full range of employment litigation, including class and collective actions.
    • Rosalee is a phenomenal attorney.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Rosalee is very responsive and easy to work with.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3W Terrence Kilroy
    Band 3W Terrence Kilroy

    W Terrence Kilroy

    Terrence Kilroy has a strong reputation in the Kansas City market for his traditional labor law practice. He has particular expertise in collective bargaining negotiations and is also adept at providing clients with general employment advice.

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