Mary L. Senkbeil

Mary L. Senkbeil

Engelmeier & Umanah, P.A.

Employment Counseling Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN612-455-7720
Employment CounselingDrafting Employment Policies and ProceduresRestrictive CovenantsEarned Sick and Safe TimeDrug TestingSeverance Agreements

About Mary L. Senkbeil

Over the last couple of decades, Mary has primarily provided advice to employers on a wide variety of employment issues. After working for small and rather large firms representing employers in all facets of counseling and litigation, she moved in house. Mary joined (and eventually led) the employment law and risk management departments for Regis Corp., a Fortune 1000 company with locations in all 50 states, all Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico. She understands the necessity of being a trusted legal advisor to achieve business objectives while avoiding litigation. Now, Mary works on both sides of the aisle. On the one hand, she counsels employers on a wide variety of employment issues including avoiding discrimination and harassment and creating a respectful workplace. She also advises on leave issues, including sick and safe time laws, disability and other leave laws, wage and hour compliance (FLSA and state), wage payment laws, reductions in force, disability law and accommodation, background checks, the National Employment Relations Act as it applies to non-unionized work places, whistleblowing, drug and alcohol testing, and drafting, enforcing and defending non-compete, non-disclosure, arbitration and compensation agreements. She also helps businesses stay current and compliant with the ever-changing world of employment law and reviews and revises policies and handbooks. On employee side, Mary assists employees and executives in addressing workplace concerns through thoughtful and effective communication or an adversarial approach. She assists with requests for accommodation and leave, disability benefits, employment contracts, including non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, severance negotiations and executive contracts, as well as matters involving nonpayment or underpayment of wages. In her free time, Mary enjoys hiking, travelling, photography, cooking for and with others, gardening and, especially, baseball. Awards and Honors Honors Rising Star - Minnesota Law & Politics William Mitchell Law Review, Staff Member William E. McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court, Round of Sixteen William Mitchell Founders Scholarship

Education

Legal Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2002
  • J.D.
  • Honors: summa cum laude

Non Legal Education

  • University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Wisconsin, 1984
  • B.A.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Major: Broad Field Social Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Associate

Classes and Seminars

  • Adjunct Business Practicum Instructor, William Mitchell College of Law, 2008 - 2010

Pro Bono Activities

  • Missions, Inc., Board of Directors, 2007 - Present
  • Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, Volunteer, 2022 - Present
  • Neighbors, Inc., Volunteer, 2023 - Present

Published Works

Articles

  • Recent Developments in Employment Law for the Defense Attorney (co-author), Minnesota Defense, Vol 28, No. 2, Spring 2007
  • A Survey of Recent Developments in the Law: Constitutional Law, William Mitchell Law Review, Vol. 26, Issue 4, 2000

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 2002
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2003
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2003

Other Affiliations

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Ramsey County Bar Association

Attorney Details

Full NameMary L. Senkbeil
FirmEngelmeier & Umanah, P.A.
Address121 South Eighth Street, Suite 1300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone612-455-7720
Phone612-455-7740
Websitewww.e-ulaw.com
Websitewww.e-ulaw.com/blog
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