Michael D. Considine

Michael Considine is a member of Vedder’s Labor and Employment group, advising employers across industries on managing employment risk and achieving business objectives.

Michael defends employers in single-plaintiff, class action, and collective action litigation involving wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims, leave and accommodation issues, and restrictive covenant and trade secret matters. He has defended clients against wage and hour claims, including those involving timekeeping, timeclock rounding, meal and rest break requirements, overtime pay, and worker classification. He also represents employers in Title VII, ADA, and FMLA litigation, as well as restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes involving breach of contract, misappropriation, and breach of fiduciary and other duties.

Michael assists employers with proactive compliance initiatives, including wage and hour audits, workforce classification analyses, employee handbook reviews, and the development and implementation of workplace policies and procedures designed to minimize litigation risk. He also advises clients on labor and employment issues arising in corporate transactions, including conducting employment-related due diligence, preparing diligence memoranda, and drafting and negotiating employment, consulting, and incentive compensation agreements.

Michael provides strategic guidance on a broad range of workplace issues, helping employers navigate legal requirements, manage risk, and develop practical solutions aligned with their business and operational objectives.