Labor & Employment

Attorneys

Strategic Counsel for Every Workplace Challenge

From Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits—and every type of employer in between—Bassford Remele’s Labor & Employment attorneys provide practical advice and seasoned legal representation across the full spectrum of workplace law. Our team combines proactive compliance counsel with strong advocacy in litigation, helping clients manage workforce risk, uphold legal obligations, and maintain productive, resilient workplaces.

We partner with employers to address issues before they escalate and stand ready to defend them when disputes arise—offering business-minded solutions that align with each organization’s mission, culture, and goals.

Leaders In Our Field

Bassford Remele’s Labor & Employment team includes recognized leaders in the field—attorneys who serve as adjunct professors, frequent faculty of the Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, and authors of leading treatises. Many have been honored by The Best Lawyers in America®, and named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for their excellence in employment law advocacy and counseling.

Services

Employment Advice & Counseling

Strategic legal counsel for employers on compliance, workplace policies, investigations, and risk management.

Employment Litigation

Defending employers in high-stakes workplace disputes, from discrimination to class actions, with trial-tested advocacy and strategic counsel that protect business interests.

ERISA Litigation

Representing fiduciaries, plan sponsors, and executives in complex ERISA and ESOP disputes with efficient, experienced advocacy that minimizes exposure and resolves claims.

Executive Compensation Advice & Counsel

Advising boards and executives on compensation, incentive plans, and governance with practical solutions that attract talent and maintain regulatory compliance.

Labor Relations Advice and Counsel

Supporting employers in union relations, collective bargaining, and NLRB matters with pragmatic guidance that preserves operations and fosters positive workplaces.

Restrictive Covenants Litigation

Protecting business assets and employee rights in non-compete, non-solicit, and trade-secret disputes through focused, early-stage litigation strategy and enforcement.

Restrictive Covenants Advice & Counsel

Drafting and advising on post-employment restrictions to ensure compliance, protect confidential information, and reduce the risk of future litigation.

Workplace Investigations

Conducting impartial, legally-sound investigations into workplace misconduct and policy breaches that withstand scrutiny and strengthen organizational integrity.

Practice Group Team

  • Ema Lynn Smith

    Attorney

  • Rachel Ball

    Rachel A. Ball

    Attorney

  • Nicolas Hanson

    Nicolas L. Hanson

    Attorney

  • Michael Pfau

    Michael J. Pfau

    Attorney