• People
  • Services & Industries
  • Insights
  • Innovation
  • Offices
  • My Binder
  • PDF
Susan Schaecher photo

Susan M. Schaecher

Senior Counsel


Denver

t:303.218.3650

f:303.218.3651

Email

Service Focus

  • Employment Discrimination and Harassment
Find Other Professionals
Select from the following options for a referral to a resource with a different focus.
Services
or
Industries
Overview
Credentials
Recognitions
Affiliations
Insights

Overview

Sue Schaecher's practice has been dedicated to representing employers in labor and employment-related matters since 1984.

She represents employers in bench and jury trials and appeals in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, proceedings before state and federal administrative agencies, and government audits. She also advises employers involved in investigations, drafting policies and negotiating agreements.

Sue provides advice and counsel to employers of all sizes from a variety of industries on matters such as employment discrimination, covenants not to compete, trade secrets, unfair labor practices, wrongful termination, joint employer liability, wage and hour issues, hiring, discipline, termination, workforce reductions, policy development, affirmative action and litigation avoidance.

Throughout her career, she has presented seminars for companies and trade groups and at continuing education programs for attorneys and human resource specialists on labor and employment law topics. She has served on the faculty of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy's Rocky Mountain Regional Deposition Program from 1997 to present.

Sue has written numerous articles on labor and employment law developments for business and legal publications.

She is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for preeminent skill and ethics and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2015.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 1982, University of Nebraska College of Law
  • B.A., 1979, University of Nebraska

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Recognitions

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2015 – 2025)
  • "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association

Community Activities

  • Associated General Contractors/Colorado, Associates Counsel

Insights

  • News

    08/20/20

    Fisher Phillips Attorneys Receive Top Honors in Best Lawyers in America©

    Michael V. Abcarian, Stephanie R. Alexander, William E. Altman, Christopher Alvarez, Joseph W. Ambash, Craig R. Annunziata, Davis C. Bae, Gregory D. Ballew, Kelsey E. Schiappacasse, Cheryl L. Behymer, Clarence M. Belnavis, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, D. Albert Brannen, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Jocelyn Campanaro, Christopher J. Capone, Michael D. Carrouth, Charles S. Caulkins, Lyle M. Chan, J. Randall Coffey, Theresa M. Connolly, Laurel K. Cornell, Steven R. Cupp, Kevin J. Dalton, J. Micah Dickie, Burton F. Dodd, David B. Dornak, Benjamin Dudek, Todd Alan Ewan, Daniel E. Farrington, Brian J. Finucane, Todd A. Fredrickson, Andrew Froman, Joseph W. Gagnon, Brian J. Gershengorn, Lauren G. Goetzl, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Greco, Paul Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Greg Grisham, Lori A. Guner, Raymond C. Haley III, Edward F. Harold, JonVieve D. Hill, Christopher C. Hoffman, James R. Holland II, Christine E. Howard, Clyde H. Jacob III, David S. Jones, Matthew R. Korn, Danielle Krauthamer Zobel, Edwina C. Kye, Arthur V. Lambert, Terry E. Lardakis, Aymara Ledezma, Courtney Leyes, Karl R. Lindegren, Steven M. Loewengart, Reyburn W. Lominack III, Nathan K. Low, Darin L. Mackender, Scott M. Mahoney, Jeffrey E. Mandel, C. F. W. Manning II, Howard A. Mavity, James J. McDonald Jr., Phillips L. McWilliams, Richard A. Millisor, Stephen C. Mitchell, Danielle Hultenius Moore, R. Henry Moore, Timothy J. Murphy, Gregory V. Murray, Warren L. Nelson, Steven M. Nobil, Daniel P. O'Brien, James Patrick, Jonathan P. Pearson, Regina A. Petty, Ann Margaret Pointer, James C. Polkinghorn, John M. Polson, Keith M. Pyburn Jr., Roger K. Quillen, Melody L. Rayl, Thomas Paul Rebel, Mark J. Ricciardi, Ashton M. Riley, Stephen J. Roppolo, Jeffrey A. Savarise, Susan M. Schaecher, Cheryl L. Schreck, David E. Schreiner, Stephen Scott, Timothy H. Scott, Joseph P. Shelton, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Jeffrey D. Smith, John W. Stapleton, Shanon R. Stevenson, Terri R. Stewart, Christopher P. Stief, Cathy M. Stutin, Douglas R. Sullenberger, James Sullivan, Martin F. Thompson, Megan Reese U'Sellis, Pavneet Singh Uppal, Teresa Valderrama, Joshua H. Viau, Timothy J. Weatherholt, Jeff Weintraub, Alexander A. Wheatley, Benton N. Wood, Robert Yonowitz, George D. Adams, Richard R. Meneghello, Hannah Sweiss, Robert M. Robenalt, Todd A. Lyon, Todd B. Logsdon, J. Hagood Tighe, Danielle S. Urban, Sheila M. Abron, Kristin R.B. White, Michelle I. Anderson

    Read more 

  • News

    08/15/19

    Best Lawyers in America® Honors 96 Fisher Phillips Attorneys in 2020 Edition

    Michael V. Abcarian, George D. Adams, Joseph W. Ambash, Craig R. Annunziata, Cheryl L. Behymer, Clarence M. Belnavis, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, D. Albert Brannen, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Christopher J. Capone, Michael D. Carrouth, Charles S. Caulkins, J. Randall Coffey, Laurel K. Cornell, Steven R. Cupp, Kevin J. Dalton, Burton F. Dodd, Todd Alan Ewan, Daniel E. Farrington, Brian J. Finucane, Todd A. Fredrickson, Andrew Froman, Brian J. Gershengorn, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Greco, Paul Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Greg Grisham, Raymond C. Haley III, Edward F. Harold, Christopher C. Hoffman, James R. Holland II, Christine E. Howard, Clyde H. Jacob III, David S. Jones, Terry E. Lardakis, Karl R. Lindegren, Steven M. Loewengart, Todd B. Logsdon, Darin L. Mackender, Scott M. Mahoney, Jeffrey E. Mandel, C. F. W. Manning II, Howard A. Mavity, James J. McDonald Jr., Richard R. Meneghello, Richard A. Millisor, Stephen C. Mitchell, Danielle Hultenius Moore, Timothy J. Murphy, Warren L. Nelson, Steven M. Nobil, Daniel P. O'Brien, Jonathan P. Pearson, Ann Margaret Pointer, James C. Polkinghorn, John M. Polson, Keith M. Pyburn Jr., Roger K. Quillen, Thomas Paul Rebel, Mark J. Ricciardi, Robert M. Robenalt, Stephen J. Roppolo, Jeffrey A. Savarise, Susan M. Schaecher, David E. Schreiner, Timothy H. Scott, Joseph P. Shelton, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Jeffrey D. Smith, Shanon R. Stevenson, Terri R. Stewart, Christopher P. Stief, Cathy M. Stutin, Douglas R. Sullenberger, James Sullivan, Martin F. Thompson, J. Hagood Tighe, Pavneet Singh Uppal, Danielle S. Urban, Teresa Valderrama, Joshua H. Viau, Timothy J. Weatherholt, Jeff Weintraub, Benton N. Wood, Robert Yonowitz

    Read more 

  • Insights

    08/01/19

    WEB EXCLUSIVE - July 2019: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

    Davis C. Bae, Cheryl L. Behymer, Clarence M. Belnavis, Steven M. Bernstein, Ted Boehm, Jessica D. Causgrove, Micah Dawson, Benjamin M. Ebbink, Edwin G. Foulke Jr., Todd A. Fredrickson, Rosemary S. Gousman, Greg Grisham, Christine E. Howard, Usama Kahf, Todd A. Lyon, Richard R. Meneghello, Cheryl Pinarchick, John M. Polson, Susan M. Schaecher, Stephen Scott, Shanon R. Stevenson, David J. Treibman, Travis Vance, Megan E. Walker, Alexander A. Wheatley, Arthur M. Wolfson

    Read more 

  • News

    07/22/19

    Women's Soccer World Cup Shines Light on Equal Pay

    Susan M. Schaecher

    Read more 

  • Insights

    07/09/19

    More Than Just a Game: U.S. Women’s Soccer’s Equal Pay Quest Takes World Stage

    Susan M. Schaecher

    Read more 

  • News

    07/08/19

    Colorado Court of Appeals Decision Helps Clarify Vacation Pay Policies, Denver Attorney Says

    Susan M. Schaecher

    Read more 

  • Publication

    06/05/19

    Colorado Employers Preparing for New Employment Laws

    Susan M. Schaecher

    Read more 

  • Insights

    06/03/19

    WEB EXCLUSIVE: May 2019: The Top 17 Labor And Employment Law Stories

    Davis C. Bae, Cheryl L. Behymer, Myra K. Creighton, Micah Dawson, Benjamin M. Ebbink, Edward F. Harold, Reyburn W. Lominack III, Richard R. Meneghello, Catharine Morisset, Joshua D. Nadreau, Susan M. Schaecher, Shanon R. Stevenson, Joshua H. Viau

    Read more 

  • Insights

    05/28/19

    What A Difference An Election Makes: Colorado Passes Slate Of New Employment Laws

    Susan M. Schaecher

    Read more 

  • Insights

    05/22/19

    Nike Workers May Pursue Class Sex Discrimination Claims, Court Confirms

    Susan M. Schaecher

    Read more 

View All 

We Also Recommend

Subscribe to Our Latest Insights 

©2025 Fisher & Phillips LLP. All Rights Reserved. Attorney Advertising.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal Notices
  • Client Payment Portal
  • My Binder