Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023 
Her extensive experience in employment law includes wrongful and retaliatory termination, discrimination and harassment, internal workplace investigations, wage-and-hour claims, Whistleblowers’ Protection Act claims, severance agreement negotiations, Family Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act claims, civil rights litigation, and Title IX internal processes related to college sexual discrimination and misconduct investigations. Her experience also includes numerous cases involving noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements, including obtaining and defending against injunctive relief. Her clients have included steel companies, automotive suppliers, municipalities, academic institutions, and manufacturing companies.
Kerry has developed state-of-the-art policies and employee handbooks and conducted harassment training for a variety of professional organizations, executive leadership teams, and human resources professionals.
Before joining Bodman, Kerry was a Partner in a highly regarded Michigan-based employment law boutique where she worked directly with employers and employees on all aspects of employment law, including compliance, litigation/ADR strategies, and risk mitigation. She also previously served as a senior attorney at national law firm where she was responsible for a broad range of cases, including employment matters, commercial transactions, contract disputes, real estate litigation, vendor/supplier disputes, product and premises liability claims, condemnation actions, and insurance coverage cases.
