Rebecca Bernhard

Practice Areas

Affirmative Action/OFCCP Compliance, Agribusiness and Food, Collective Bargaining, Disability, Leave and Medical Issues, Discipline and Termination, Downsizing and WARN Act, EEO Compliance, Employment, Employment Litigation, Executive Level (or C-Suite) Internal Investigations, Human Resource Audits, Immigration and Global Mobility Services, Immigration Compliance - Worksite Enforcement Services, Labor and Employment, Labor Relations, Latin America, Management and Employee Training, Mergers and Acquisitions Labor Issues, Workplace Counseling, Workplace Culture 2.0

Career

Rebecca Bernhard empowers employers to overcome labor, employment, and business hurdles with precision and efficiency. Her practical, solutions-driven approach to providing legal counsel and mediation services cuts through complexity, allowing clients to resolve issues swiftly while minimizing risks. Rebecca's incisive guidance spans traditional labor law, talent management, and immigration.

Rebecca’s multifaceted experience means she seamlessly blends legal acumen with business savvy while ensuring that companies can tackle complicated employment problems head-on. Her strategic solutions and considerate, pragmatic approach to problem-solving prove invaluable during corporate transactions, union negotiations, and post-acquisition integrations.

In the realm of business immigration, Rebecca's skills shine. She helps to secure U.S. visas, conducts Form I-9 compliance training, defends employers facing government compliance audits, and provides merger-related counseling. Her insights as a former in-house counsel and labor relations director add depth to her legal counsel. She has earned her reputation as a resource for human resource professionals grappling with talent management and compliance issues.

Beyond traditional legal practice, Rebecca excels in facilitative mediation and is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. Rebecca’s extensive expertise in employment law and her insights into human behavior help her to conduct mediation sessions that foster better colleague relationships. Combined with her proven track record of successful outcomes in the arts and agribusiness sectors, Rebecca is a versatile counselor across myriad industries.

Education