Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen

Donald Peder "Don" Johnsen

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Works at
Gallagher & Kennedy PA

39 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Don practices exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He counsels and represents employers in such matters as employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge claims, breach of contract claims, wage and hour disputes, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employee hiring, discipline, and discharge procedures, drug and alcohol testing matters, non-competition disputes, labor relations issues and miscellaneous employment policy matters. Don has been named among the “Best Lawyers in America,” along with nearly two thirds of his fellow G&K shareholders.

Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Don practiced employment & labor law with Faegre Baker Daniels in Minneapolis. He also served as a judicial clerk for the late Honorable Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

Works at
Gallagher & Kennedy PA

39 Best Lawyers awards

Gallagher & Kennedy PA logo

Locations

Education

  • William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1987

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association

Federal Clerkships

  • United States Court of Appeals

Client Testimonials

I have worked with Don for decades. We review our "near misses" and he is always there to help us before cracks in our organizational foundation become visible.

I've worked with Don Johnsen for many years. He has always provided well balanced and thoughtful solutions to tough problems. He brings the legal expertise and experience that is crucial in so many situations.

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Native American Law
Special Focus:
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Civil Rights
  • Defense
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Management
  • State and Federal
  • Title VII Litigation
  • Wage-Hour Law
  • Wrongful Discharge

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