Sheryl A. Laughren

Ms. Laughren focuses her practice in the area of complex labor and employment litigation for a diverse array of manufacturing and service industries. She has tried bench and jury cases in federal and state courts, defending wrongful discipline and/or discharge allegations, claims of discrimination and retaliation (race, disability, sex, age, religion, harassment, etc.), whistleblower claims, breach of contract, unfair labor practice charges, manufacturers’ representative commissions claims, and enforcement of non-compete agreements, in addition to other civil and commercial litigation matters. She has argued appeals before the Michigan Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Ms. Laughren represents clients in collective bargaining negotiations as chief spokesperson for the employer, contract administration (grievance and arbitration), conducts union-free education and leads employer campaigns. Ms. Laughren also acts as a facilitator and mediator in employment disputes and has represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and various other state labor boards and agencies. As general counsel for various clients, Ms. Laughren provides advice and legal services with respect to a variety of commercial, business and corporate governance issues in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sector. Ms. Laughren is a frequent lecturer on issues related to the FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, and Sexual/Religious/Age/Disability Harassment and Litigation Avoidance. She has served as panelist and presenter on various subjects including management techniques, covenants not to compete, and avoiding litigation in the termination of employees. She offers employment counseling on a wide range of issues including employee discipline and discharge, employee severance and termination agreements, reductions in work force, and WARNA compliance. Ms. Laughren has been designated Michigan Super Lawyer, Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation: Defense (2006 – 2018). Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Sheryl A. Laughren included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Sheryl A. Laughren Included on the 2026Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2008 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2007 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2006 Michigan Super Lawyers list

• Shareholder

• Speaker at 33rd Annual Labor and Employment Law Institute
• Dickinson Wright Attorneys to Moderate/Speak at Family and Medical Leave Act Update 2007 Seminar
• Representative Clients
• AT&T Inc.
• AGS Automotive
• Bosquett and Company
• Ennis Center for Children
• Genentech, Inc.
• General Products Corporation
• Merrill Lynch
• MGM Grand Detroit, LLC
• Spectrum Human Services
• Valley Residential Services

• Michigan, 1982
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1984
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana

• American Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section)
• American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section)
• Michigan Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section)
• Michigan Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section)
• Human Services Association Workers' Compensation Fund, 1999 - Present (Board of Trustees and Vice Chair)
• Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, 1999 - Present (Member and Secretary, Board of Directors)
• Michigan Quality Council (Founding Trustee and Past Secretary)
• World Medical Relief, Inc. (Former Director and Secretary)
• Leadership Detroit XXVI, 2004 - 2005