Michael W.Kopp

On traditional labor matters, Michael has successfully first chaired numerous grievance arbitrations involving discipline and contract interpretation, and has defended unfair labor practice charges on behalf of clients in the refinery, health care, and transportation industries.

Michael has also first chaired multiple employment law actions to complete defense jury verdicts in state trial courts. He has also successfully defended judgments on appeal, including arguing and winning a matter of first impression under the Family Medical Leave Act before the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Michael also regularly assists clients with litigation avoidance in connection with employee discipline decisions, refinement of employment policies, negotiation of employment agreements, and compliance with all aspects of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Michael has been an invited speaker on a range of employment topics, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and risk avoidance practices in the interview and hiring process.