Widely-respected by his peers for his expertise in employment law, Kerry L. Middleton has extensive litigation experience in federal and state courts nationwide. He has successfully represented employers in virtually every type of employment claim including:

• Discrimination
• Harassment
• Whistleblower
• Retaliation/reprisal
• Breach of contract
• Workplace torts
• Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
• Trade secret disputes

He has appeared in various jurisdictions and has represented employers in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and state and local human rights agencies.

Complementing his litigation practice, Kerry also provides advice and training to help employers avoid litigation. He has published and lectured on a variety of employment law topics, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act compliance
• Family and Medical Leave Act compliance
• Workplace harassment
• Religious accommodation
• Privacy issues
• Non-compete and trade secret law

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• President, Edina Basketball Association
• Volunteer Mentor, University of St. Thomas Law School

RECOGNITION

• Named, Top 40 Minnesota Employment Litigators
• The Order of the Barristers