Felhaber is pleased to announce that our Labor & Employment practice is once again recognized as a Band 1 practice group by Chambers, which is the highest rating attainable. Our...
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Penelope J. Phillips focuses her practice on employment law at Felhaber Larson, where she provides practical, responsive counsel across a broad spectrum of industries. Her expertise spans discrimination and harassment matters, regulatory compliance, and management training, serving clients from healthcare and higher education to manufacturing and electric cooperative utilities.
A former clerk for the Minnesota Supreme Court, Penny has earned significant recognition throughout her career, including induction into the College of Labor and Employment Laws. Her leadership in establishing Minnesota’s Labor and Employment Law certification program reflects her commitment to advancing the specialty and maintaining high professional standards.
Penny takes particular pride in the preventative aspect of employment law, working proactively with clients to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions. Her practical approach and commitment to responding to clients within 24 hours have become hallmarks of her practice style.
As a volunteer mentor at Mitchell Hamline Law School, Penny contributes to developing the next generation of legal professionals. Her expertise extends across multiple sectors, including banks, hospitality, healthcare, and numerous non-profit organizations.
Outside the office, Penny enjoys baseball, cooking, reading, and attending concerts. She exemplifies Felhaber Larson’s ability to deliver expertise that exceeds expectations for a firm of its size.
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612.373.8428
pphillips@felhaber.com
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