Panoramica

Kate Mrkonich Wilson has successfully litigated employment discrimination, contract, and tort cases before juries and judges in both federal and state courts across the country. She also has substantial experience with matters referred to alternative dispute resolution. Practicing before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its state counterparts, Kate has specific experience providing litigation defense of 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

She also routinely counsels clients on:

  • Reorganizations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Training
  • Best practices
  • Investigations
  • Compliance
  • All other aspects of personnel management

Additionally, Kate contributes to employment law publications and frequently conducts training programs and seminars for all levels of management in various industries. Topics have encompassed:

  • Harassment in the workplace
  • Properly conducting workplace harassment investigations
  • Minimizing legal risks in the workplace
  • Managing compliance with ADA, FMLA and other leaves and accommodations
  • Managing problem employees
  • The proper handling of reductions-in-force

Kate's clients span numerous industries. Kate has served as a member of Littler's Board of Directors and as a member of the Women's Leadership Initiative Steering Committee. She was one of the founding shareholders of Littler's Chicago and Minneapolis offices, and formerly served as the office managing shareholder in Minneapolis.

 

Aree di competenza

Discrimination and HarassmentLeaves of Absence and Disability AccommodationHiring, Performance Management and TerminationInvestigationsLitigation and TrialsInclusion, Equity and DiversityWorkplace Training

Affiliazioni professionali e istituzionali

Member

Labor and Employment Law Section

American Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors

Minnesota Boychoir

Riconoscimenti

Named, The Best Lawyers in America®

2013, 2015-2025

Named, Best Lawyers in Minnesota

Minnesota Monthly Magazine

2017

Named, Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota

Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine

2016

Named, Super Lawyer for Employment Litigation

Minnesota

Super Lawyers

2010-2021

News, Analysis & Press

Companies cautiously navigate DEI landscape as federal policies shift

American City Business Journals

March 3, 2025

How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?

HR Dive

February 27, 2025

Littler’s Inclusion, Equity and Diversity C-Suite Survey Report 2025

Littler Report

February 26, 2025

Companies Largely Maintain Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Commitments Amid Trump Anti-IE&D Policies, Though Concerns About Legal Risks Grow, Littler Survey Finds

February 26, 2025

Corporate leaders proceed with caution on DEI changes under new administration

American City Business Journals

February 26, 2025

Littler Ranked in 2024 Chambers USA Guide

June 6, 2024

Amid DEI backlash, employers say they’re ‘doubling down’ on commitment

Human Resource Executive

January 11, 2024

Political backlash, lawsuits fail to deter US firms from diversity goals

International Employment Lawyer

January 10, 2024

Speaking Engagements

2024 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 14, 2024

Engage and Retain Your Most Valued Talent

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 10, 2024

Employment Law Update

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 9, 2024

Retail and Hospitality Roundtable

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 8, 2024

New Year, New Us! Resolutions for You and Your Organization

January 25, 2024

2023 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 9, 2023

Employment Law Update

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 11, 2023

Retail Roundtable

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 10, 2023

Formazione

  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1989
  • B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1986With High Honors

Foro di appartenenza

Minnesota
Illinois

Abilitazioni

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit