Best Lawyers in Wisconsin, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
Elizabeth A. Erickson is a principal in the Madison, Wisconsin, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. Elizabeth partners with businesses in a broad range of industries to provide creative and practical solutions to the complex array of workplace disability and health management issues faced by employers today. Elizabeth counsels clients with the goal of helping the business run smoothly while avoiding litigation entirely or improving outcomes before administrative agencies, courts, and juries. Elizab...
Lynn M. Stathas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Lynn M. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Lynn M. Stathas since 2009. 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 Lynn M. Stathas is he...
Jonathan T. Swain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Jonathan T. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan T. Swain since 2014. 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 Jonathan T. Swain is held by other lawyers.
Michael Gotzler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Gotzler since 2027. 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 Michael Gotzler is held by other lawyers.
Kelly Kuglitsch assists employers, plan administrators, plan fiduciaries, plan service providers, consultants, advisors, and other attorneys with a wide variety of employee benefits, ERISA, executive compensation and payroll matters. As a member of the Employment Law Practice Group, she draws upon her technical knowledge to provide counsel on benefit plan design, administration, termination, and compliance in accordance with the complex requirements of IRS and Department of Labor rules. She h...
Kevin J. Kinney has been practicing labor and employment law since his graduation from Marquette University Law School in 1982. Kevin’s practice centers on all matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act, including union organizing and unfair labor practices brought by or against labor organizations, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations and labor audits. He regularly negotiates collective bargaining agreements that address leading issues such as retiree benefits and wage restructur...
Jon Levine has a national practice focusing on representing employers in all areas of labor-management relations, including litigation before the National Labor Relations Board and in state and federal courts. He also has significant experience with: The National Labor Relations Act Union organizing campaigns Collective bargaining Labor arbitration Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act Jon’s notable succe...
Zachary Flood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Zachary practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary Flood 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 Zachary Flood is held by other lawyers.
Joseph Gumina is a shareholder at O’Neil Cannon and the Past Chair of O’Neil Cannon’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Joe is licensed to practice law in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Joe has extensive experience representing management in a vast array of employment matters ranging from traditional labor matters involving labor negotiations and unfair labor practice charges to helping employers navigate the complexities of state and federal fair employment laws. ...
Sharon Mollman Elliott is of counsel in the Madison, Wisconsin, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Sharon has handled all aspects of employment cases, including from the initial employment problem in the workplace through trial. Sharon regularly counsels employers in cases involving the most difficult employee discipline and termination situations, harassment and discrimination claims, handbooks, wage and hour issues, and disability and FMLA requests. She also has extensive experience in both inval...
Jesse R. Dill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jesse R. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse R. Dill 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 Jesse R. Dill is held by other lawyers.
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