Best Lawyers in Colorado, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
Kristin R.B. White is a partner in the firm's Denver office. Kristin regularly counsels and defends clients in regulatory workplace safety matters, and often acts as crisis management counsel for employers across all industries. She acts as a strong advocate for her clients before government agencies and administrative boards, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC), and various state Occupational Safe...
Sue Schaecher's practice has been dedicated to representing employers in labor and employment-related matters since 1984. She represents employers in bench and jury trials and appeals in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, proceedings before state and federal administrative agencies, and government audits. She also advises employers involved in investigations, drafting policies and negotiating agreements. Sue provides advice and counsel to employers of all sizes from a variety...
Ryan Lessmann is the office managing principal of the Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah offices and is a client solutions leader of Jackson Lewis P.C. He practices primarily in the area of employment litigation, including representing employers against claims alleging discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination, matters involving trade secret protection, restrictive covenants and unfair competition, and various contract issues. Ryan also counsels and defends employers in wa...
Emily R. Stevens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emily R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Emily R. Stevens since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in...
Jessica Reed-Baum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jessica practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Reed-Baum since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jessica Reed-Baum is held by other lawyers.
Kelsey VanOverloop is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Kelsey practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Kelsey VanOverloop since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kelsey VanOverloop is held by other lawyers.
Robinson & Henry Senior Associate Raven Pudhurajan is driven to help individuals navigate an often complicated legal system. Candid, thoughtful, and strategic, Raven specializes in civil litigation, including, but not limited to, business representation, commercial litigation, contract disputes litigation, real estate, and employment law. Her experience includes product liability matters, antitrust issues, worker’s compensation disputes, and administrative litigation. Before joining...
Natalie B. Willis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Natalie B. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie B. Willis since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Natalie B. Willis is held by other lawyers.
Wil Thomas focuses his practice on defending businesses and professionals in employment matters, errors/omissions claims, and other complex business disputes. His practice spans employment litigation—discrimination, retaliation, wage-hour class actions—and professional liability defense for architects, engineers, attorneys, and other licensed practitioners. Licensed in both Colorado and Michigan, Wil has extensive experience defending businesses in disputes across various jurisdic...
Matt Freemann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Matt practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Freemann since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matt Freemann is held by other lawyers.
Rodrigo Lugo is an Associate in our Denver, Colorado, office, and they concentrate their practice on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation defense. They also represent clients in labor and employment matters, premises liability, intellectual property and trade secret disputes, contracts and business litigation, and consumer protection and fraud. Earlier in their career, Rodrigo was a law clerk intern for the 20th Judicial District in Boulder and a legal intern at the Rocky Mounta...
Sonia N. Ramirez Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Sonia N. Ramirez practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Sonia N. Ramirez Anderson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sonia N. Ramirez Anderson is held by other lawyers.
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