Carolyn Theis

Pronounced: CARE-uh-lin TUH-ice

catheis@littler.com
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Carolyn Theis represents individuals and businesses of all sizes before a variety of tribunals, including state and federal courts and administrative agencies, in matters involving allegations of wrongful discharge and violations of state and federal antidiscrimination laws. She also conducts workplace investigations concerning allegations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation related to race, sex, and disability.

Carolyn is well-versed in all phases of litigation, including drafting and responding to written discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions, selecting and examining expert witnesses, pre-trial briefing, dispositive motion practice, and trial preparation. In addition to traditional litigation, she also counsels clients in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.

She consistently delivers favorable, cost-effective results for her clients. Committed to achieving positive outcomes, Carolyn tailors defense strategies to best suit the needs of each client, relying on her extensive knowledge of the law, courtroom experience, and creativity.

Prior to joining Littler, Carolyn worked for a St. Louis law firm, where she was also a summer associate. She served as a judicial extern for the Hon. Judge Shirley P. Mensah, Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri. Carolyn started her legal career as a litigation paralegal in New York City.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

2023 Rocky Mountain Regional Employer Conference

  • October 27, 2023
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Littler Live Event

Understanding Colorado’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program

  • August 24, 2022
  • Littler Webinar

2021 Rocky Mountain Virtual Regional Employer Conference

  • October 6, 2021
  • Littler Virtual Conference

2020 Rocky Mountain Virtual Employer

  • November 18, 2020
  • Littler Virtual Conference

The Top Ten: Policies Every Colorado Employer Should Have in the COVID Era - Session 5

  • July 23, 2020
  • Littler Webinar

Years After #MeToo: The Legal Fallout and What’s to Come

  • October 4, 2019
  • 2019 Rocky Mountain Employer Conference, Denver, CO

Additional Thought Leadership

Race and Other Four Letter Words

  • September 2016
  • Missouri Employment Law Letter

Sex Discrimination & Retaliation

  • April 2016
  • Missouri Employment Law Letter

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