Christine Thelen

Experience

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  The Widing Group

  Jun 2000 - May 2007

  Senior Associate
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  Flaster Greenberg PC

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2010

  Litigation Attorney
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  Lane Powell PC

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Employment Law Attorney
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  Epiq

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2013

  Project Manager
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  Trüpp

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2018

  Director, HR Services
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  Lane Powell PC

  Jul 2018 - now

  Shareholder

  I bring a unique understanding of the multifaceted challenges employers and HR professionals face, from resolving workplace disputes and managing employee relations, to addressing performance issues, and crafting compliance policies and procedures.- Navigating challenging separation and disciplinary actions;- Addressing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace complaints;- Advising on leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations;- Guiding them through workplace investigations;- Developing comprehensive employee handbooks and HR policies;- Making and implementing policy decisions;- Drafting and negotiating nondisclosure, arbitration, and other employee agreements; and- Conducting pay equity and wage and hour audits.I excel at providing executives, managers, and HR professionals spanning various industries and organizational sizes with practical advice and real-world solutions tailored to their unique workplace culture and goals. I am a natural problem solver skilled at helping clients navigate an array of compliance, employee performance, and workplace issues,I am also a well-regarded presenter and trainer who integrates proven risk management and people management strategies into all of my educational sessions. I provide training and webinars on a host of timely employment-related issues, including (among others):- Respectful workplace/harassment training for employees and managers;- Manager training on effective people management practices that mitigate risk; and- Compliance and effective practices for human resources professionals. on timely employment-related issues.In addition to providing advice and training, I represented employers before the EEOC and state fair labor practices agencies, in a variety of employment matters, including employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower claims, among others. Show less