Rachel M.Hoffer

Rachel focuses her practice on all aspects of labor and employment litigation and counseling, with an emphasis on wage and hour litigation. She has represented employers before state and federal administrative agencies and courts in matters arising under state and federal wage and hour laws, antidiscrimination laws, the Family and Medical Leave Act and its state counterparts, and other state laws, including wrongful discharge, contract, and tort claims.

The quality of Rachel's written advocacy sets her apart from other attorneys in employment law, as she uses her unique voice and style to best represent and support her clients. She has had the opportunity to write successful briefs in district court, circuit court of appeals, and at the trial and appellate level in state court. Since graduating law school in 2008, she has focused her practice on defense-side employment litigation, with some employment counseling informed by her litigation experience.

In employment litigation, clients expect quality briefing and other legal work, and that's what Rachel provides. She comes up with creative ways to resolve matters. For example, at mediations, when the parties are far apart from a financial perspective, Rachel thinks of non-monetary concessions the employer can offer.

Employment cases are often very emotional for the employee, and there are steps employers can take that mean more to the claimant than monetary damages. Rachel has a high level of emotional intelligence, and makes sure to understand the story and motivations underlying a plaintiff's case when defending employment matters—not just at mediation, but in preparing for depositions.

Rachel enjoys her practice at Seyfarth, where she produces high-quality briefings, and gets into the human element of employment matters.