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Penelope Phillips

Penelope Phillips

USA 2026

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Felhaber Larson
Felhaber Larson

Ranked in 1 practice area

Labor & Employment

Minnesota

18 years ranked

About

Provided by Felhaber Larson

USA

Practice Areas

Counseling and representation of employers in all areas of employment law including defending discrimination claims before local, state and federal agencies, advice and counsel on the FMLA, ADA, FLSA (compliance) and wrongful termination, investigation of employee complaints and cultural/climate assessments. Ongoing training to employers, managers, human resource personnel and other lawyers on the FMLA, ADA, wage and hour laws, hiring and firing, sexual and unlawful harassment, discrimination, conducting investigations, alcohol and drug testing, and reductions in force.

Career

Penny has over 30 years of experience in partnering with clients on challenging employment law issues. Penny works with clients to develop strategies and solutions (not just answers) based on quality human resources practices and the law.

Professional Memberships

Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations, MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section, Inducted as a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2016

Personal

J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, magna cum laude, 1989

B.A., St. John’s College, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1985

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Minnesota

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Penelope Phillips has an extensive practice that covers all areas of employment law. She represents employers facing a range of suits, and is noted for her expertise in wage and hour actions.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Penny has great knowledge, expertise and experience. She totally understands the realities of the workplace and how employees behave in the real world.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

  • Penny is great to work with. She is very prompt in responding and has a very in-depth knowledge of a large range of employment topics.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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