Labor & Employment
Wisconsin
2 years ranked
Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Kevin Terry has been practicing labor and employment law his entire career, assisting private sector clients in health care, manufacturing, construction, retail, food service, and service industries.
His practice centers on all matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act, including union organizing and unfair labor practices brought by or against labor organizations, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations and labor audits. He regularly negotiates collective bargaining agreements that address leading issues such as retiree benefits and wage restructuring.
Additionally, he provides counsel on all aspects of employer-employee relationships, with expertise in FMLA, ADA, and discrimination claims, as well as providing counsel on matters related to employment contracts, employee handbooks, and unemployment compensation. He has experience drafting and litigating non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, and has negotiated collective bargaining agreements on behalf of both public and private sector employers. Kevin also represents employers through the grievance process, interest arbitration, and prohibited practice litigation.
President, Wisconsin School Attorney Association, 2014-Present
Section Member, American Bar Association: Labor & Employment Law, Young Lawyers Division, 2011-Present
Section Member, State Bar of Wisconsin: Local Government; Labor & Employment, 2011-Present
Central Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management, 2011-Present
National and Wisconsin Public Employer Labor Relations, 2011-Present
Marquette University Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2011
University of Minnesota
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.)
2007
Best Lawyers, Labor Law – Management
Best Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers, Employment Law – Management (2025-present)
Best Lawyers
2026
Employment & Labor, Schools & Education, Employment Litigation, State, Local & Municipal Rising Stars (2018-2021)
Super Lawyers
2021
Twenty Under 40
Wausau Daily Herald
2017
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
He is a great problem-solver and relationship builder.
He is efficient and effective. Kevin tells us the facts and guides our organization to the best decision.
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