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Michael Best is pleased to share the addition of Kristofor (Kris) Hanson to the firm’s Labor &amp; Employment practice. Hanson joins the firm as a Partner and is based in the Milwaukee office.

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Hanson brings to Michael Best a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in representing employers in labor management relations, including collective bargaining, labor arbitration, and litigation in both state and federal courts. He also has extensive experience representing employers before administrative agencies like the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and multiple state equal rights agencies.

“Kris is a talented, high-quality addition to our team with deep experience in collective bargaining and traditional labor and employment matters,” said Brian Paul, Chair of Michael Best’s Labor &amp; Employment group. “Kris will have an immediate impact on the firm’s continued growth of its Labor &amp; Employment practice by applying his cross-industry labor expertise and counsel to employers navigating through the complex issues associated with labor and employment relations.”

Hanson’s career spans over 15 years, with experience in both private and public practice. Most recently, Hanson was a Shareholder at a boutique Labor &amp; Employment firm. He has also served as a Board Member and past chair for Curative Care, and now serves as a member of its Foundation Board. Hanson also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, teaching Employment Law in the University's Masters of Human Resources and Labor Relations program. In addition, he regularly conducts collective bargaining training for the University’s School of Continuing Education.

At Michael Best, Hanson will apply his extensive experience and legal acumen to partnering with clients in delivering solutions that provide a competitive edge in all areas of labor and employment law. The firm is thrilled to welcome such a highly accomplished legal professional to its partnership and is confident that his extensive experience and knowledge will prove invaluable to both Michael Best and our clients.

"We are thrilled to welcome Kris to the Milwaukee office. Kris is a highly respected attorney, and his reputation as a skilled and strategic legal practitioner precedes him,” said Alec Fraser, the firm’s Milwaukee Office Managing Partner. “Kris brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will undoubtedly enhance our ability to provide clients with excellent service and deliver innovative solutions and counsel."

Hanson earned his J.D. from Marquette University Law School and B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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Michael Best Adds Kris Hanson, Expands Labor & Employment Practice

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