| Profile |
Stacey DeKalb heads the firm’s Employment and Labor Law Section. Ms. DeKalb is a shareholder and former member of the firm’s Board of Directors.
She has substantial experience in litigation and employment law matters including harassment, discrimination (sex, race, age, disability and other), wrongful termination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, wage and hour issues, contract issues, whistle-blowing, drafting and negotiating executive severance packages, hiring issues, drafting and implementation of policies and procedures, and other employment matters. Ms. DeKalb has litigation experience in both state and federal courts as well as matters involving the EEOC, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training, and local Civil Rights Commissions. Ms. DeKalb has extensive experience in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Much of Ms. DeKalb’s practice involves counseling employers regarding preventative measures, including on matters related to hiring, personnel policies, discipline and termination, reasonable accommodation of disabled employees, wage and hour, and leaves of absences. She has lectured at numerous employment law seminars. She also offers training and investigation programs for employers on a variety of topics and training, including corrective training for employees who have violated an employer's discrimination and harrassment policy. She is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Listen to the podcast of an interview with Stacey DeKalb about the need to set up good systems for the hiring process.
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| Bar Admissions |
Minnesota, 1981
Wisconsin, 2000
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit, 1985
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| Published Works |
"Note: Definition of 'Rule' Under the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act," 7 Wm. Mitchell l. Rev. 665, 1981
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| Classes or Lectures |
Women's Expo 2004 - "Proven Negotiation Strategies: An Attorney's Perspective"
Minnesota Independent School Forum - "Common Wage & Hour Pitfalls," 2004
All District Legal - "Termination of Employees," 2002
Personnel Law Update 1999 - "Preventing the New Wave of Backlash Lawsuits: Avoiding Liability When the Wrongdoer Sues You," Council on Education in Management
Personnel Law Update 1996 - Conference Moderator, Council on Education in Management
Workers' Comp Update 1995 - "Defending on Two Fronts: When Civil Litigation Intersects with a Workers' Comp Claim," Council on Education in Management
Personnel Law Update 1995 - Conference Moderator, Council on Education in Management
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| Membership |
YWCA, Former Board Member (2000 - 2006), Nominating Committee Member (2006 - Present)
American Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
State of Wisconsin Bar Association
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| Areas of Practice |
Civil Rights
Family Law
Labor Law
Litigation
Trial Practice |