Kathleen M. Anderson

Practice Areas

Complex litigation, including wage/hour (FLSA). Full-service employment attorney; trade secrets, noncompetes; RIFs; disability; discrimination; harassment; strategic policies and planning. Pre-litigation counseling; risk/litigation management. Trials, hearings, and appeals before federal and state courts and tribunals; alternative dispute resolution.

Areas of Focus:

Class and Collective Actions

Collective Bargaining

Commercial Litigation

Construction

Consumer Class Action Defense

Corporate

Career

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell; listed in The Best Lawyers in America®; Partner.

athleen Anderson is a formidable advocate for businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. Her three-decade career highlights her command of litigation and counseling, tackling issues from trade secrets to workplace investigations. With a straightforward approach to problem-solving, Kathleen helps clients navigate treacherous legal waters, making her an essential ally.

Businesses turn to Kathleen for her comprehensive litigation skills. Her advocacy on behalf of clients before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution forums frequently ensures a robust defense (or prosecution). Kathleen's strategic risk management abilities help clients avoid legal pitfalls, safeguarding their interests in a manner that is both proactive and effective.

In high-stakes litigation, Kathleen truly shines. She spearheads class actions, wage and hour collective actions, and battles against federal agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL). Her deep understanding of wage and hour law proves crucial when addressing issues ranging from misclassifications to overtime disputes.

Kathleen also uses her strategic, problem-solving mentality as a mediator to help others resolve conflicts in their litigation matters.

Professional Memberships

Served on Indiana State Bar Association Board of Directors; United States District Court local rules committee member; past magistrate selection committee chairperson; local bar association past-president.

Publications

Numerous publications, presentations, and media features.

Personal

Indiana Title IX Hero, selected by Indiana Fever and Indiana Humanities; Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow; Camille B. Conway Diversity Award; Indiana Lawyer Distinguished Barrister Leadership in Law Award.

Education