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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Wisconsin


Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

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Strong employer-employee relations are essential to the success of any business. Michael Best’s Labor & Employment team is committed to assisting clients across the country make informed employment decisions and prepare for the future.

 

We take pride in understanding an organization’s unique needs—whether it is publicly held or nonprofit, private or public sector, a large or small workforce, white-collar or blue-collar, unionized or union-free.

 

We counsel clients from the earliest stages of employment-related decision-making, helping them develop and maintain workable employment policies, practices, and procedures that comply with evolving legal requirements. Our Wisconsin team’s deep knowledge of state-specific laws and regulations ensures clients receive the most relevant and effective advice tailored to their needs. 

 

Clients turn to Michael Best for timely solutions, proactive advice, and advocacy, whether in the courtroom, during strategic planning, or at the bargaining table. We’re dedicated to helping employers anticipate and plan for change, manage risk, resolve conflict, and protect their interests.

 

Service Areas

·        Affirmative Action Compliance

·        Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

·        Employment Litigation

·        Employment Policies, Practices, & Audits

·        Immigration

·        Labor-Management Relations

·        Unfair Competition & Trade Secrets

·        Wage and Hour Compliance & Defense

Workplace Safety & Health

Industries (9)

  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Higher Education
  • Government
  • Food & Beverage
  • Agribusiness
  • Health Care
  • Transportation
  • Industrial Engineering

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Wisconsin

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has a market-leading department with a deep bench of experienced practitioners who are skilled in a broad array of labor and employment matters, including employment disputes, employee benefits and immigration issues. The team is also regularly sought after for its counsel on labor-management relations and for its advice on unfair competition and trade secrets matters. The attorneys regularly advise clients on OSHA-related concerns too.

Strengths

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  • They offer a breadth of expertise across multiple specialities and states.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • They are always there when we need them. They resolve matters quickly and thoroughly.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • They're incredibly quick and responsive.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • They don't skip a beat in complicated cases.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Michael Best is always quick to respond to questions and handle urgent issues.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Scott C Beightol
    Band 1Scott C Beightol

    Scott C Beightol

    Scott Beightol is widely regarded as one of the region's top labor and employment law experts, with an array of employers calling upon his abilities in both contentious and noncontentious matters.
    • Scott is incredibly helpful.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Scott has a great understanding of both the legal complexities and the personalities involved in a case.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Eric Rumbaugh
    Band 2Eric Rumbaugh

    Eric Rumbaugh

    Eric Rumbaugh is held in particularly high esteem for his abilities in trade secrets and unfair competition issues. He offers solid strengths in litigation work and dispute prevention.
    • Eric is direct, sharp and quick.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Eric is an exceptional lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides excellent business and legal advice.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Amy Bruchs
    Band 3Amy Bruchs

    Amy Bruchs

    Amy Bruchs is recognized for her broad expertise in litigation and non-litigation-related labor matters. She is particularly adept at contentious workers' compensation and wage and hour cases.

    • Amy values the work that we do and supports us in any way possible.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • We are very lucky to work with Amy. She is sharp, insightful and gets great results.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Amy provides valued, practical and consistent legal advice.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Farrah N.W. Rifelj
    Band 3Farrah N.W. Rifelj

    Farrah N.W. Rifelj

    Farrah Rifelj is regularly engaged as outside employment counsel to Wisconsin-based companies, who call upon her expertise in a range of compliance and training issues as well as contentious employment matters.
    • Farrah's responsiveness is outstanding.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Farrah is a leader in her field. She is an excellent legal and business partner.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Farrah provides proactive guidance.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingKevin Terry
    Up and ComingKevin Terry

    Kevin Terry

    Kevin Terry is noted for his handling of collective bargaining agreements. He is praised by clients for his strength in trade union negotiations and unfair labor practice matters brought by or against organizations.

    • He is a great problem-solver and relationship builder.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • He is efficient and effective. Kevin tells us the facts and guides our organization to the best decision.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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