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Amy’s outstanding track record is built on successful outcomes in the full spectrum of labor, employment and business-related issues, in both litigation and non-litigation settings.

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As a problem solver, Amy applies common sense and creativity to develop targeted employment-related solutions for her clients. She has substantial experience in delivering positive outcomes posed by issues involving:

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Drafting and Enforcing Employment and related contracts

Restrictive covenants, including non-compete agreements, confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements, and non-solicitation agreements

Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance and claims

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Amy represents management in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. She also routinely advises employers on the day-to-day issues involved in the management of employees in both unionized and non-unionized workplaces.

Amy regularly participates in presentations and seminars focused on the full spectrum of labor and employment issues.

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Amy regularly prevails in both state and federal courts. She has:

Obtained judgment on behalf of employer against a former employee who joined a competitor on claims of breach of duty of loyalty and misappropriation of trade secrets in federal court in California

Mounted a successful defense on behalf of an employer in a jury trial in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on a Title VII claim

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an employer and new employees in an action brought against them by a competitor/former employee seeking to enforce overly broad non-compete agreements in the U.S. District Court in the State of Washington

Successfully defended an employer in a state court jury trial against a breach of contract case in which the plaintiff – a former executive employed by our client – sought damages in excess of six figures

Forced the voluntary dismissal of a federal FLSA lawsuit against an employer following the deposition of the named plaintiff

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Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 List

Forty-One Michael Best Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 Rankings

FTC Rule Banning Noncompetes Invalidated Nationwide

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Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 List

Forty-One Michael Best Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 Rankings

FTC Rule Banning Noncompetes Invalidated Nationwide

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