Stephanie D. Sarantopoulos

Stephanie D. Sarantopoulos is an experienced litigator and counselor who serves in a firm leadership role as Program Director of the Littler onDemand Program. Based in Minneapolis, she oversees and contributes to the accomplishment of Littler onDemand goals and initiatives by providing oversight for the advice and counsel work managed on the Littler onDemand platform; ensuring successful client implementation and client relations; hiring, training and supervising an experienced team of Littler onDemand Counsel; and ensuring successful collaboration among team members. Stephanie’s oversight extends to the firm’s Secondment Program where she similarly oversees the program’s operations and team members.

Stephanie has represented clients in employment litigation and provided advice and counsel on all aspects of employment and human resource matters. She has defended employers in claims arising under various federal and state statutes and common law causes of action, with a focus on federal employment discrimination litigation arising under:

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

Stephanie has wide-ranging litigation experience in state and federal courts, representing clients before federal and state administrative agencies. In addition, she has advised employers on the practical and legal implications of everyday employment decisions and their implications, record retention best practices, and public accommodation requirements.

A frequent speaker on labor and employment matters, her presentations include guidance on:

• Discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuits
• Leave and accommodation
• Employee discipline and discharge
• Personnel policies and practices
• Management and employee training
• Workplace safety including compliance under pandemic conditions

Stephanie has served on the firm's Women’s Leadership Initiative and Associates Committee.

Previously, Stephanie worked at a small boutique law firm where she focused on employment matters. In law school, she was director of the Esdaile Moot Court program, Vice President of the Health Law Association, and a counselor for the Boston District Court's Battered Women's Advocacy Project.