Labor & Employment

Quarles & Brady LLP has a strong bench of skilled practitioners widely respected for its presence across the spectrum of labor and employment issues, including traditional labor matters and employment disputes. The firm acts for a range of clients including nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 businesses. The team maintains a fine track record in class action cases concerning wage and hour and breach of contract issues. It regularly advises and represents clients on OSHA and National Labor Relations Board mandates. The firm is also highly regarded for its employee benefits and immigration counsel.

"Quarles & Brady has always been there when we need them and ensures the right people are available when we need them."

"Quarles has an expert in every area of law we have needed assistance with."

"They are always very responsive and provide a very high level of service."

Quarles & Brady LLP was engaged to represent Proctor & Gamble in a wide range of employment litigation in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration matters.

Sean Scullen has attained a stellar reputation for his abilities in the contentious labor and employment sphere, with an array of clients calling upon his abilities in issues covering discrimination claims and collective bargaining matters. He has particular skills in wage and hour litigation. "Sean provides outstanding, practical and solutions-based guidance on all employment-related matters we've requested."

Robert Duffy has a dynamic practice which includes significant strength in employment disputes work, including defending against discrimination claims and wage and hour matters. He handles both litigation and alternative dispute resolution cases. "Bob has been fantastic to work with. He is responsive and knowledgeable. His industry experience has been very helpful to our business." "He is easy to work with and very knowledgeable."

Christopher Nickels is recommended for his expertise in handling misconduct and OSHA investigations, wage and hour lawsuits and general employment compliance. "He has taken the time to get to know our organization and always has a very common sense, practical approach to what can be complicated employment and labor matters."

Judith Williams-Killackey operates a broad employment and labor relations practice, assisting clients in navigating wage and hour disputes and labor negotiations. "She is very knowledgeable and provides in-depth information."

Lindsey Davis is the office chair of the firm's Wisconsin Labor & Employment Group and is active on a range of both state and federal employment litigation and arbitration matters. She also advises on labor union negotiations. "She is an excellent partner to us. She's always very practical and knows our business well and is my go-to for quick questions." "Lindsey is an excellent attorney!"