Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
Minnesota
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Barbara D'Aquila Fisher Phillips
Melissa Raphan Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Paul Zech Felhaber Larson
Sara McGrane Felhaber Larson- Joseph G SchmittNilan Johnson Lewis P.A.
Band 2
Anne M Radolinski Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Charles F Knapp Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
Cynthia Bremer Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Gregory Stenmoe Taft
Kathryn M. Nash Lathrop GPM
Marko Mrkonich Littler Mendelson, PC
Penelope Phillips Felhaber Larson- Dominic J CecereStinson LLP
Band 3
Andrew Tanick Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Daniel Prokott Faegre Drinker
Jacqueline Mrachek Littler Mendelson, PC
Kate Mrkonich Wilson Littler Mendelson, PC
Lee Lastovich Jackson Lewis P.C.
Megan L Anderson Lathrop GPM
Michael Miller Taft
Patrick Martin Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
Ryan Mick Dorsey & Whitney LLP- Joel AbrahamsonStinson LLP
Band 4
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 Felhaber LarsonLabor & Employment2024 | Band 1 |Felhaber Larson is considered a market leader in traditional labor matters, drawing on deep, long-standing experience in this area. It specializes in representing healthcare clients, and boasts a range of capabilities such as compliance, discrimination claims and class action defense. The firm also advises on breach of contract claims, and maintains a strong employee benefits team.
1 Littler Mendelson, PCLabor & Employment2024 | Band 1 |Littler Mendelson combines nationwide reach with a strong foothold in the Minnesota market to aid local and global organizations in complex labor and employment litigation, arbitration and negotiation, as well as compliance advice for management. Its large knowledge management team provides easy access to labor and employment resources pertaining to a wide range of complex and day-to-day matters.
Band 2
2 Dorsey & Whitney LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 2 |Dorsey & Whitney is known for its work in high-value, high-profile noncompete, harassment and discrimination litigation, while also tackling class and collective actions and internal investigations. It is able to work alongside businesses of all scales, from startups to Fortune 500s, across a wide range of market sectors throughout the USA. The firm has sector-specific expertise pertaining to the financial services, life sciences and energy sectors, among others.
2 Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 2 |Faegre Drinker draws on extensive experience in handling labor and employment matters for an array of employers, advising on noncompete agreements, pay equity and disability management alike, as well as any M&A-related issues. It also litigates high-stakes employment disputes, including discrimination suits and harassment and retaliation claims. The firm complements its employment work with a strong immigration practice.
2 Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.Labor & Employment2024 | Band 2 |Fredrikson & Byron possesses a deep bench of experienced labor and employment lawyers, tackling matters such as affirmative action, workplace investigations, wage and hour issues throughout the Upper Midwest on behalf of clients as diverse as medical facilities and manufacturers. It regularly represents clients before local, state and federal agencies.
2 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2024 | Band 2 |Ogletree brings to bear strong national resources to advise key clients, from local entities to nationwide organizations, on the full spectrum of labor and employment issues, including workplace safety. The firm handles contentious claims such as those regarding discrimination, retaliation, termination and workplace injuries.
2 TaftLabor & Employment2024 | Band 2 |Taft is well versed in work such as employer representation in complex class actions and individual claims, as well as post-merger incentive compensation plans. It is also strong at handling compliance, non-compete, employee benefits, termination and labor issues. Its clients range from religious organizations and nonprofits to privately held and publicly traded businesses.
Band 3
3 Jackson Lewis P.C.Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 |Jackson Lewis is an employment law specialist that complements its Minnesota bench with an impressive nationwide bench of dedicated experts. The firm is well-regarded for its representation of employers in a broad range of employment matters, including noncompete issues, wage and hour actions, and high-stakes discrimination suits. It is also recognized for its traditional labor law capabilities.
3 Lathrop GPMLabor & Employment2024 | Band 3 |Lathrop GPM demonstrates notable strength in representing higher education institutions across the Upper Midwest, in a range of employment compliance and litigation matters. The firm also offers deep expertise in matters of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. It draws its client base from across a range of religious organizations and healthcare employers, to name a few.