Overview

Emily A. McNee is a strategic advisor and litigator who routinely works with employers on a broad range of employment law issues arising under federal, state, and local law. She has specific experience with matters involving:

  • Medical leaves and disability accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and similar state leave laws
  • Allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • Claims of defamation and tortious interference
  • Employment policies and handbooks

Emily has experience handling all stages of pretrial litigation, including discovery management, briefing and arguing dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, and mediation and settlement negotiations.

Emily has also conducted training programs and seminars on topics such as preventing harassment in the workplace, and compliance with the ADA and the FMLA.

Prior to joining Littler, Emily was a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Louise Dovre Bjorkman at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Focus Areas

Littler X-celerator ToolkitsLeaves of Absence and Disability AccommodationAppellate

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Hennepin County Bar Association

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2021-2025

News, Analysis & Press

Appellate Practice Group Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Oral Argument

American Bar Association

January 18, 2024

Big Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Laws Are Coming Soon

Insight

May 18, 2023

McDonnell Douglas Lives Another Day: A Win for Employers at the Minnesota Supreme Court

ASAP

April 14, 2022

Littler Elevates 33 Attorneys to Shareholder

January 6, 2022

Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Edition Honors More Than 240 Littler Lawyers

August 19, 2021

Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Edition Honors More Than 250 Littler Lawyers

August 20, 2020

The Mansfield Rule

Minnesota Women Lawyers

June 11, 2020

Federal Court Chooses Reliable Attendance and Rejects Suit Claiming ADA Requires Accommodation of Unpredictable and Unplanned Absences

Insight

March 31, 2020

Speaking Engagements

Minnesota’s New Paid Family Medical Leave Law

Minneapolis, MN

March 20, 2025

2024 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 14, 2024

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

January 25, 2024

2023 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 9, 2023

After the Ball Drops: Employment Law Updates and Hot Topics for the Year Ahead

Twin Cities Compensation Network, Minneapolis, MN

January 17, 2023

Mental Health Matters: Complying with the ADA, FMLA, and Minnesota Law in Challenging Times

CLE Webinar

November 28, 2022

2022 Midwest Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

November 3, 2022

The New Normal of Virtual Litigation

Minnesota Association of Litigation Support Professionals Presentation

August 18, 2022

Education

  • J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 2013magna cum laude
  • B.A., St. Olaf College, 2010magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Languages

  • French

Bar Admission

Minnesota
Iowa

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
  • Minnesota Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa