Kerry L. Middleton

Kerry L. Middleton is a seasoned counselor and litigator for employers of all sizes. Widely-respected by his peers for his knowledge of employment law, Kerry has extensive litigation experience in federal and state courts nationwide. He has successfully represented employers in virtually every type of employment claim including:

• Discrimination
• Harassment
• Noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements
• Trade secrets
• Whistleblower
• Retaliation/reprisal
• Breach of contract
• Workplace torts
• Wage and hour

He has appeared in numerous jurisdictions and has represented employers in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and state and local human rights agencies.

Kerry is also a trusted advisor to multistate employers in a variety of industries including senior/assisted living, timeshare/vacation clubs, and aviation staffing, as well as small family-owned companies. Kerry also provides counsel and training to help employers avoid litigation and ensure compliance with a myriad of employment laws and regulations, such as religious and disability accommodations in the workplace. He provides strategic guidance to companies designed to reduce potential legal exposure and to protect their trade secrets and business goodwill in the marketplace. 

Kerry is active in Littler’s pro bono initiative. In addition to providing pro bono legal services to local nonprofits, he also serves as one of the Minneapolis office’s pro bono volunteers, acting as a liaison between Littler’s Pro Bono Committee and the Minneapolis office.  

Kerry has published and lectured on a variety of employment law topics, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act 
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Workplace harassment
• Religious accommodation
• Privacy issues
• Non-compete and trade secret law