Practice Groups

Defended a health care system at trial, obtaining a defense jury verdict in a defamation case.

Obtained early dismissal of qui tam lawsuit seeking multi-million dollar recovery under the Minnesota False Claims Act. (2020).

Represented a health care system, obtaining summary judgment on Title VII/MHRA race and national origin discrimination claims; upheld on appeal. Findlator v. Allina Health, 960 F.3d 512 (8th Cir. 2020).

Served as local counsel for Fortune 5 company in class/collective wage and hour litigation. (2018-2020).

Representing corporate directors in existing litigation with the United States Department of Labor involving $39 million sale to ESOP. (2019).

Secured a complete defense verdict in a three-week trial involving more than $20 million in claimed damages for breach of a non-compete agreement and duty of loyalty. (2018). The verdict was upheld on appeal. (2019).

Represented a hospital and a physician, obtaining a Rule 12 dismissal of Section 1983 civil rights and defamation claims; upheld on appeal. Peschong v. Children’s Healthcare, 917 F.3d 656 (8th Cir. 2019).

Represented a healthcare provider, winning summary judgment on a MHRA pregnancy discrimination claim. (2019).

Represented a national restaurant chain in arbitration, obtaining a favorable resolution of a case involving alleged sexual harassment. (2018).

Represented a Fortune 500 company, obtaining a favorable resolution of a case involving alleged sexual abuse by a former employee. (2017).

Represented the former chairman, chief executive officer, and selling-shareholder in a class-action ESOP litigation, winning summary judgment from the district court for the firm’s client on the eve of trial. (Following separate trials on liability and damages, the plaintiff class was awarded more than $15 million in relief. Judgment in favor of the firm’s client was unchallenged on appeal.) Chesemore v. All. Holdings, Inc., 276 F.R.D. 506 (W.D. Wis. 2011); 886 F. Supp. 2d 1007 (W.D. Wis. 2012); aff'd sub nom. Chesemore v. Fenkell, 829 F.3d 803 (7th Cir. 2016).

Represented a religious institution, obtaining a favorable resolution of a case involving alleged sexual abuse by a former employee. (2016).

Represented a private secondary school, obtaining a favorable resolution of a case involving a former student’s sexual abuse claims. (2016). 

In a case involving ESOP appraisal, successfully resolved contribution and indemnity claims against third-party defendants relating to alleged breach of fiduciary duties under ERISA. (2015).

Represented a school, winning summary judgment in an employment discrimination case involving alleged claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, and reprisal.

Represented a school in district court and on appeal, winning summary judgment in an employment dispute involving the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Fischer v. Minneapolis Pub. Sch., 792 F.3d 985 (8th Cir. 2015).

Represented a skilled nursing facility, winning summary judgment on the former employee’s defamation claim.

Represented a global waste service company in district court and on appeal, winning summary judgment in a case alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Senter, 564 F. App'x 273 (8th Cir. 2014).

Represented the Board of Pensions of a large religious denomination, obtaining a voluntary dismissal of a disability benefits lawsuit.

Represented corporate officers, obtaining a favorable resolution in a claim alleging breach of fiduciary duty in removing members of the board of directors.