Brian Paul

Brian Paul brings a strategic business perspective to his representation of companies in employment-related disputes, both in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.

The focus of Brian’s practice is to deliver positive outcomes in litigation matters, including:

• Class action discrimination

• Wage and hour collective actions

• Harassment and discrimination claims

• Wrongful termination

• Disability accommodations

• Theft of trade secrets

• Enforcement of restrictive covenants

A trusted advisor, Brian counsels a wide range of manufacturing, logistics, government, financial, and higher education clients of all sizes on labor and employment relations challenges. His experience encompasses wage and hour compliance, reductions in force, employee leave, employment, and separation agreements. He also provides counsel on employee handbooks, harassment and investigation training, and employee discipline.

Brian is a former leader of Michael Best’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry Group. He is involved in the state manufacturers associations of Illinois and Wisconsin and warehouse and logistics associations. A thought leader in labor and employment law, he speaks frequently at industry conferences.

Brian has a strong track record in court and administrative proceedings.