Labor & Employment

James Paul is based in St. Louis and has a broad labor and employment practice that includes discrimination and retaliation matters. He regularly handles cases before state and federal courts and administrative bodies, as well as appellate cases.

Gregg Lemley is recognized as a strong choice for employers seeking labor and employment counsel. His broad practice encompasses retaliation, discrimination, wrongful discharge and breach of contract matters. Lemley is based in the firm's St. Louis office.

"Gregg works hard to understand and meet our needs. He is very responsive and result-oriented."

"Gregg is incredibly responsive and consistently provides us with actionable and practical advice on our most complex matters."

"Gregg is a great partner and really understands our business."

Kansas City-based Patrick Hulla has significant experience advising his clients on collective class actions, including wage and hour cases. He represents major employers from industries such as retail, transportation, and food and beverages.

"Patrick is great to work with."

"Patrick is an amazing subject matter expert and very easy to work with. He is accessible and very helpful."

Chris Pace is based in the Kansas City office and has experience acting before both federal and state courts in a broad range of employment disputes. He has particular experience handling large-scale collective actions.

Michael Matula is part of the Kansas City team and is renowned in the market for his trial skills. He typically advises clients in relation to employment litigation concerning harassment allegations, EEOC charges and restrictive covenants.

"Michael understands the company and our business."

Lance Witcher is highly commended for his work in employment litigation. He is based in St. Louis.

"Lance is practical-minded and has a deep knowledge."

Rodney Harrison acts on a broad range of labor and employment matters and has expertise in class and collective actions. He is based in St. Louis.

"He is really good with clients and has good business judgment."

Kerri Reisdorff is known for her representation of management teams in complex labor and employment disputes. She is based in Kansas City.

"Kerri is extremely knowledgeable and practical."

Trina Ricketts displays a strong expertise in labor and employment litigation. She frequently handles breach of contract claims and company reorganization matters.

"Trina is a valued resource whose counsel is both legally sound and pragmatic."