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Kate Mrkonich Wilson has successfully litigated employment discrimination, contract, and tort cases before juries and judges in both federal and state courts across the country. She also has substantial experience with matters referred to alternative dispute resolution. Practicing before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its state counterparts, Kate has specific experience providing litigation defense of claims arising under:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act

She also routinely counsels clients on:

  • Reorganizations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Training
  • Best practices
  • Investigations
  • Compliance
  • All other aspects of personnel management

Additionally, Kate contributes to employment law publications and frequently conducts training programs and seminars for all levels of management in various industries. Topics have encompassed:

  • Harassment in the workplace
  • Properly conducting workplace harassment investigations
  • Minimizing legal risks in the workplace
  • Managing compliance with ADA, FMLA and other leaves and accommodations
  • Managing problem employees
  • The proper handling of reductions-in-force

Kate's clients span numerous industries. Kate is currently serving as a member of Littler's Board of Directors and as a member of the Women's Leadership Initiative Steering Committee. She was one of the founding shareholders of Littler's Chicago and Minneapolis offices, and formerly served as the office managing shareholder in Minneapolis.

 

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Member

Labor and Employment Law Section

American Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors

Minnesota Boychoir

Genkendelse

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2013, 2015-2025

Named, Best Lawyers in Minnesota

Minnesota Monthly Magazine

2017

Named, Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota

Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine

2016

Named, Super Lawyer for Employment Litigation

Minnesota

Super Lawyers

2010-2021

Ranked, Labor & Employment

Chambers USA

2024

Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers USA

2012-2014

News, Analysis & Press

Political backlash, lawsuits fail to deter US firms from diversity goals

International Employment Lawyer

January 10, 2024

Many Companies Doubling Down on DEI Despite Backlash

Corporate Counsel

January 10, 2024

Workplace harassment: Avoid a 'North Country' situation

Central Valley Business Times

November 8, 2005

Speaking Engagements

2024 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 14, 2024

Engage and Retain Your Most Valued Talent

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 10, 2024

Employment Law Update

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 9, 2024

Retail and Hospitality Roundtable

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 8, 2024

2023 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 9, 2023

Employment Law Update

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 11, 2023

Retail Roundtable

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 10, 2023

2022 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 3, 2022

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Global Workplace Policy Development and Implementation: Traps and Challenges for the Unwary

Littler Executive Employer Conference

May 5, 2022

Retail Industry Roundtable

Littler Executive Employer Conference

May 4, 2022

2021 Upper Midwest Virtual Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

October 20, 2021

Unleashing Accommodations in the Post-Pandemic Workplace

June 23, 2021

Virtual Human Resources – Managing the Remote Workforce

May 26, 2021

Employment Law Update 2021

The 2021 Executive Employer® Conference

May 12, 2021

Moving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs Forward

2021 TCSHRM Legal Summit

February 4, 2021

Disabilities Accommodations Bootcamp: Mastering the Interactive Process

Minneapolis, MN

August 22, 2019

Hot Topics in Employment Law

Twin Cities Society of Human Resources Management

February 14, 2019

ADA Update

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 21, 2018

Retail Industry Roundtable

The 2018 Executive Employer® Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 2, 2018

ADA Update

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 22, 2017

Retail Industry Roundtable

The 2017 Executive Employer® Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 12, 2017

2017 Employment Law Update

The 2017 Executive Employer® Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 11, 2017

Answers to 20 of the Biggest Employment Law Questions Facing Employers in 2016

Southern Minnesota Area Human Resource Association Annual Employment Law Seminar

September 13, 2016

FMLA Update

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 23, 2016

Retail Industry Roundtable

The 2016 Executive Employer® Conference, Scottsdale, AZ

May 6, 2016

2016 Employment Law Update

The 2016 Executive Employer® Conference, Scottsdale, AZ

May 5, 2016

Workplace Equity: Creating a Gender-Neutral Workplace

The 2016 Executive Employer® Conference

May 4, 2016

Retailers’ Response to the Proposed Changes in the DOL Exemption Regulations

November 19, 2015

ADA Update

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 18, 2015

2015 Employment Law Update

The 2015 Executive Employer® Conference

Littler, Phoenix, AZ

May 7, 2015

Federal Agency and Regulatory Update

Littler Midwest Employer Conference, Minneapolis, MN

November 6, 2014

Performance Expectations, Discipline, and the Disabled Employee: Overcoming Challenges

MNACCA In-House Counsel Conference, Minneapolis, MN

June 12, 2014

20 More Bothersome Employment Law Questions - From New Law to Tough Everyday Issues

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 19, 2014

Family Responsibility Discrimination: Pregnancy, Caregiver, Marital Status, Sex Discrimination Theories... and More

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 19, 2014

2014 Employment Law Update

The 2014 Executive Employer® Conference

Littler, Scottsdale, AZ

May 8, 2014

Performance Expectations, Discipline and the Medically Challenged Employee

Littler Midwest Employer Conference, Minneapolis, MN

October 30, 2013

ADA Litigation Issues

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 20, 2013

2013 Employment Law Update

The 2013 Executive Employer® Conference

Littler, Scottsdale, AZ

May 9, 2013

Fashioning Your Policies To Meet The Changing Look of Employment Law In 2013

January 31, 2013

Managing Mental Health Issues: The Impact Of The ADAAA, W.C. And FMLA

2012 Midwest Employer Conference

Littler Mendelson, Minneapolis, MN

October 11, 2012

20 More Bothersome Employment Law Questions - From New Law to Tough Everyday Issues

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 21, 2012

2012 Employment Law Update

The 2012 Executive Employer® Conference

Littler, Scottsdale, AZ

May 10, 2012

The Retail Industry Summit

The 2012 Executive Employer® Conference

Littler, Scottsdale, AZ

May 9, 2012

Pressing Issues Facing Retailers—In the U.S. and Abroad

February 13, 2012

Navigating Employee Leave and Accommodations Under the ADAAA and FMLA

Littler Midwest Employer Conference, Minneapolis, MN

October 4, 2011

20 More Bothersome Employment Law Questions - From New Law to Tough Everyday Issues

Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

May 2011

Managing Leaves of Absence

March 5, 2009

Kate Wilson and Stephanie Sarantopoulos to Present at Management Seminar hosted by Hospitality Minnesota

April 19, 2007

Uddannelse

  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1989
  • B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1986With High Honors

Møderet

Minnesota
Illinois

Ret

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit