Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Iowa
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 612 492 7000About
Provided by Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Our Employment & Labor Group helps employers keep pace with the changing workplace to prevent problems from occurring in the first place. When problems occur, we defend or institute lawsuits and administrative actions, using mediation and arbitration as appropriate to quickly resolve disputes. We work with employers of all sizes in virtually every industry to find effective solutions to workplace problems. We offer continuing education by hosting numerous employment seminar and webinar events throughout the year.
For more information, visit www.fredlaw.com.
Chambers Review
Fredrikson & Byron is a Minneapolis-headquartered firm with a solid presence and recognition in the Des Moines employment legal market. It often represents clients before administrative agencies and state and federal courts, and handles internal investigations. The firm also offers training and employment policy advice. Its routine clients include education and healthcare institutions and insurance companies.
Work Highlights
- Fredrikson & Byron defended Saga Communications of Iowa in a lawsuit in which a former sales associate alleged sex harassment, age discrimination and retaliation related to her termination of employment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is always accessible and responsive in providing expertise and support."
"The group has a deep bench of knowledge."
"The firm is always accessible and responsive in providing expertise and support."
"The group has a deep bench of knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Bridget Penick is held in high regard for her wide-ranging employment practice. She regularly represents clients in restrictive covenant disputes as well as advising on alleged discrimination and retaliation claims, and also handles class actions.
Emily Pontius handles a wide range of employment disputes and demonstrates significant expertise in cases concerning discrimination claims.
"Emily is an exceptional attorney who provides terrific customer service."