MILWAUKEE, WI (September 4, 2014) -- Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the largest workplace law firms in the world representing management, is pleased to announce Christopher J. Johnson has joined the firm’s Milwaukee office as Shareholder. Mr. Johnson, who joins the firm from Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, S.C., brings with him over two decades of experience in employment and labor law.
“We are excited to welcome Christopher to our team,” said Jane M. McFetridge, Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Chicago and Milwaukee offices. “He has a strong reputation in Milwaukee and throughout the state of Wisconsin, and his broad experience in virtually all aspects of labor and employment law makes him an excellent addition to Jackson Lewis. Having Christopher join us further strengthens our growing presence in Milwaukee and enhances our ability to service the firm’s national clients when they need Wisconsin representation.”
For 25 years, Mr. Johnson has represented and counseled employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including employment discrimination, restrictive covenant and non-compete litigation, employer best practices, family and medical leave issues, workplace safety, and wage and hour disputes. Mr. Johnson has extensive litigation experience in all forums, from state and federal courts to administrative agencies and labor arbitrations.
Mr. Johnson is admitted to practice in Wisconsin. He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and his J.D. from Marquette University Law School.
Jackson Lewis’ Milwaukee office can be reached at (414) 944-8900.
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About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With over 770 attorneys practicing in 55 locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis is included in the AmLaw 100 and Global 100 rankings of law firms. U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" named Jackson Lewis the 2014 "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation-Labor and Employment category. The firm was also named a Tier 1 National “Best Law Firm” in Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management; and Litigation – Labor & Employment, and earned a spot on the BTI Power Elite for being recognized by corporate counsel as one of the top law firms in building and maintaining client relationships. The firm’s wide range of specialized areas of practice provides the resources to address every aspect of the employer/employee relationship. Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 550 class actions.
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance of premier employment law boutique firms and practices in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific Region.
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Lara Hamm, Jackson Lewis
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