Kate Mrkonich Wilson

Practice Areas

Discrimination and Harassment; Hiring, Performance Management and Termination; Inclusion, Equity and Diversity; Investigations; Leaves of Absence and Disability Accommodation; Litigation and Trials; Workplace Training

Career

Kate Mrkonich Wilson has successfully litigated employment discrimination, contract, and tort cases before juries and judges in both federal and state courts across the country. She also has substantial experience with matters referred to alternative dispute resolution. Practicing before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its state counterparts, she has specific experience providing litigation defense of claims arising under: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and The Family and Medical Leave Act.

Additionally, Mrkonich Wilson contributes to employment law publications and frequently conducts training programs and seminars for all levels of management in various industries. Her clients span numerous industries. She is currently serving as the Chair of Littler's Board of Directors and as a member of the Women's Leadership Initiative Steering Committee. She was one of the founding shareholders of Littler's Chicago and Minneapolis offices, and formerly served as the office managing shareholder in Minneapolis.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section

Education