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Provided by Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Dorsey’s labor and employment department is best known for its high quality sophisticated work. Representation of employers across the full range of issues presented by labor and employment laws has been a key part of Dorsey’s practice for decades. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of both the law and the commercial dynamics driving our clients' businesses forward. Dorsey offers strategic litigators with experience working for Fortune 500 companies as well as start-ups who consistently get excellent results. Representing clients nationwide, across all industries, Dorsey litigators devise creative solutions to meet client objectives.
- We have substantial experience in a number of sectors including financial services, life sciences, food and energy. We have the strongest defense-side financial services employment practice in a full-service firm.
- We are handling as many or more collective and class actions in wage and hour matters as any other firm in the Midwest;
- We are regularly called upon to handle sensitive internal investigations and executive departures with high stakes ramifications;
- Our work in post-employment restrictive covenants (non-competes, non-solicits, non-disclosure and others) is extensive, and we are handling a number of significant cases in this area;
- Our deep knowledge, experience, and bench strength translates into high value for clients, as we have “been there and done that”;
- Our practice is nationwide and we try cases.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Dorsey & Whitney defended Abbott Laboratories in a gender and age discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract claims brought by a former sales manager arising from alleged improper deductions from commissions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's an excellent firm with top-notch service levels and responsiveness."
"They do what they say and deliver when they say they would, and the senior lawyers are fully recognizant of the commercial pressures faced by in-house counsel."
"Dorsey have a deep bench for labor and employment issues and they are incredibly professional."
"It's an excellent firm with top-notch service levels and responsiveness."
"They do what they say and deliver when they say they would, and the senior lawyers are fully recognizant of the commercial pressures faced by in-house counsel."
"Dorsey have a deep bench for labor and employment issues and they are incredibly professional."
Notable Practitioners
Melissa Raphan is much in demand thanks to her skilful approach to complex discrimination litigation and related investigations.
"Melissa is a strong, effective advocate who deploys resources wisely to keep costs down. Her professionalism is second to none."
Ryan Mick is highlighted for his broad employment defense practice, which includes advising on wage and hour, termination and noncompete mandates.
"He is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Minnesota
Clients
Provided by Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Abbott Laboratories
Ameriprise Financial Inc.
C.H. Robinson Workwide, Inc.
Canon Solutions America/Canon U.S.A.
Cargill
Honewell International Inc.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Lifetime Fitness, Inc.
Nihon Kohden America Inc.
Northern tier Energy
RBC Capital Markets LLC
Randstad Professionals US LP
TCF National Bank
Thrivent Financial
U.S. Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
Xcel Energy Services Inc.