Michelle I. Anderson
Partner
Overview
With unique training and more than 25 years of experience in executive management, workforce development, and employment law litigation, Michelle Anderson helps businesses anticipate and solve practical and legal challenges in the workplace by defending against various claims and assisting with compliance practices and procedures.
Michelle defends employers against claimed violations involving unlawful discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, leave and disability, wage and hour, unfair labor practices, and public accommodations and workplace safety laws. To help clients comply with applicable laws and regulations, she advises on multi-state employee handbooks, employment applications, policies, and procedures; workplace investigations; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters; human resource management and systems; supervisor training; diversity and inclusion; criminal background checks; record retention, as well as Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour audits. Michelle is also an integral member of the Firm’s Wage and Hour, and Leaves and Accommodations practice groups.
Before law school, Michelle had a successful career in workforce development, operating and managing employment and training programs for a private non-profit corporation under contracts from federal, state, and local governments. Among many others, these programs supported individuals with disabilities, those lacking a GED or high school diploma, and those on public assistance. Michelle routinely works with human resources professionals and business leaders to assess risk, improve working conditions and manage legal compliance and frequently speaks on these topics, sharing her expertise at conferences, seminars, and panel discussions.