Susan K. Fitzke

Susan K. Fitzke has dedicated her career to partnering with employers to identify practical and effective solutions to their employment challenges. She represents employers in all stages of litigation in state and federal court and before administrative agencies on both a class-wide and individual basis. She has specific experience litigating 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
• The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• The Federal Railroad Safety Act
• State anti-discrimination, leave, and whistleblower statutes
• Various state law contract and tort theories

Susan also routinely counsels and provides training to employers regarding a wide range of issues, including hiring, nondiscrimination, whistleblowing, accommodations, family and medical leave, managing problem employees, reductions in force, and workplace policies.

Susan previously served as the Office Managing Shareholder for the Minneapolis office. Her clients range from companies in the railroad and banking industries, to companies in technology design and manufacturing, along with service providers.