Jacqueline A. Mrachek

jmrachek@littler.com
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Jacqueline A. Mrachek represents employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes in both federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies such as the EEOC and Departments of Human Rights. Jacqueline focuses her litigation practice on:

  • Discrimination and harassment defense
  • Whistleblowing, retaliation and False Claims Act claims
  • Restrictive covenants including non-compete and non-solicitation contracts
  • Disability and leaves of absence issues
  • Crisis management

Jacqueline regularly conducts workplace investigations and climate assessments involving a variety of issues including gender bias, discrimination, harassment, theft, and executive improprieties.

Jacqueline counsels employers through the myriad range of employment issues. Her clients span many industries, including medical device, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and religious institutions.

Jacqueline advises clients on retaliation allegations under the FCA whether those concerns are raised through an anonymous hotline or ethic reporting process, a demand letter from counsel, or inquiry from a governmental agency. She also handles FCA litigation from the inception of a claim through trial. Jacqueline also regularly authors thought leadership and presents on matters relating to whistleblowing and retaliation law.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Co-presenter, Gender Bias and #MeToo: Complying With the Law

  • October 9, 2019
  • CLE presentation

Co-presenter, Strategies for Developing and Litigating Non-Compete Agreements in a Fast-Changing Legal Landscape

  • May 21, 2019
  • 2019 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

Title VII and Failure to Accommodate

  • February 22, 2019
  • Legal Writing and Legal Skills for Students, University of Minnesota Law School

Co-presenter, Settlements, Releases and Non-Disclosure Agreements in Sexual Harassment Cases

  • May 21, 2018
  • 2018 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

Facilitator and panelist, #UsToo: Women Lawyers and Sexual Harassment Today

  • March 8, 2018
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL)

Facilitator and panelist, #UsToo: Women Lawyers and Sexual Harassment Today

  • March 8, 2018
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL)

Co-presenter, Employers, Beware! A U.K. and U.S. Guide to Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

  • December 2017
  • Webinar

The New Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act: What Employers Need to Know and Recent Developments

  • May 2017
  • 2017 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, MN

Books & Book Chapters

  • Hiring Handbook
  • co-author, 2nd Edition, 2019 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, Minnesota CLE
  • May 21, 2019
  • Sexual Harassment - A Practical Guide to What Constitutes Unlawful Sexual Harassment
  • co-author
  • May 21, 2018
  • Job Application Screening - A Practice Guide
  • co-author
  • May 2014

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