Amanda Fielder
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Every corporate institution has a personality, a heartbeat and an underlying mission that make them who they are; this is often forgotten in the heat of a legal battle. I consider it my mission to defend these characteristics, core values, morals and policies that further our clients’ goals to create workplaces that are friendly to everyone. Perhaps above all, I pride myself on building lasting relationships and collaborating with clients to tailor solutions just for them. Beyond mere risk assessment and litigation prowess, I offer them the practical, actionable advice that makes their businesses better and stronger.
Amanda Fielder fiercely defends employer values and interests in disputes, wherever in the U.S. her clients may have facilities and employees. While her practice encompasses most industries, she has particular strengths in such sectors as manufacturing, automotive supply, financial and professional services, and academia.
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Amanda has extensive litigation experience at every stage of the litigation process in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Some of her experience includes:
Employment Law Experience
- Lead Counsel for large product distributor in nationwide collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Co-Counsel for a large educational institution in class wage and hour state law claims and in collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Lead Counsel for MidMichigan Health obtaining summary disposition in age discrimination in retaliation claim.
- Lead Counsel for MidMichigan Health obtaining summary judgment in FLSA claim.
- Lead Counsel for MidMichigan Health obtaining summary judgment in ge
Amanda has extensive litigation experience at every stage of the litigation process in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Some of her experience includes:
Employment Law Experience
- Lead Counsel for large product distributor in nationwide collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Co-Counsel for a large educational institution in class wage and hour state law claims and in collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Lead Counsel for MidMichigan Health obtaining summary disposition in age discrimination in retaliation claim.
- Lead Counsel for MidMichigan Health obtaining summary judgment in FLSA claim.
- Lead Counsel for MidMichigan Health obtaining summary judgment in gender discrimination and workers’ compensation retaliation case.
- Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining no-cause jury verdict after five-day trial in Whistleblower Protection Act and Michigan Public Policy case.
- Co-Counsel for large manufacturer obtaining summary judgment in Whistleblowers Protection Act and public policy case, affirmed by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Co-Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company in jury trial involving FMLA retaliation claim.
- Co-Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining summary judgment in breach of contract and retaliation case.
- Co-Counsel for manufacturing food company in obtaining denial of class certification in action under the employee background check rules of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Co-counsel for large manufacturer obtaining summary judgment in pension benefits class action, involving claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, related to facility purchased in a bankruptcy sale.
- Co-Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining summary judgment in Whistleblowers Protection Act and sex discrimination case.
- Co-Counsel for city employer in obtaining summary judgment in race discrimination case.
- Co-Counsel for DSM Pharma Chemical North America, Inc. in obtaining no-cause jury verdict in breach of contract case.
- Co-Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company in obtaining summary judgment in race discrimination case; affirmed on appeal by Sixth Circuit, reported at 580 F.3d 394, 2009 WL 2851351.
- Co-Counsel for large West Michigan manufacturer in gender discrimination/Equal Pay Act claim, obtaining summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims; affirmed on appeal by Sixth Circuit, reported at 2012 WL 2580609.
- Co-Counsel for Access Business Group, LLC in obtaining summary judgment in disability, FMLA and retaliation case; reported at 2011 WL 3758726.
- Co-Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company in obtaining summary judgment in breach of contract and retaliation case; affirmed by the Michigan Court of Appeals.
- Co-Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company in obtaining summary judgment in age discrimination case.
- Co-Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company in obtaining summary judgment in FMLA retaliation case.
- Co-Counsel for large Michigan utility company in obtaining summary judgment in gender and age discrimination case.
- Co-Counsel for large Michigan manufacturing company in obtaining summary judgment in workers’ compensation retaliation case.
- Co-Counsel for large manufacturer in obtaining denial of class certification in action under the employee background check rules of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Co-Counsel for large hospital in obtaining summary disposition of claims under Whistleblower Protection Act and alleged violation of public policy.
Class Action Defense
- Co-counsel for large manufacturer in obtaining denial of class certification in action under the employee background check rules of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Co-counsel for manufacturer food company in obtaining denial of class certification in action under the employee background check rules of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Co-counsel for manufacturer in obtaining denial of class certification and summary judgment in FLSA unpaid wages claim.
- Co-Counsel for educational institution in FLSA unpaid wages dispute.
Supply Chain Litigation
- Co-Counsel to manufacturer in breach of contract supply chain dispute.
- Co-Counsel to large manufacturer in multi-national antitrust and supplier dispute.
- “Automotive Roundtable Series Qtr 1: Hot Topics in Labor Law“,
- “Federal and State Wage and Hour Developments,” Warner 2023 HR Seminar, May 16, 2023
- “Ethics – Standards for Emp
- “Automotive Roundtable Series Qtr 1: Hot Topics in Labor Law“,
- “Federal and State Wage and Hour Developments,” Warner 2023 HR Seminar, May 16, 2023
- “Ethics – Standards for Employee Investigations,” TAHRA Monthly Meeting, Traverse City, Michigan, April 11, 2023
- “Webinar ─ Internal Investigations: Best Practices and Strategies to Protect Your Business,” August 16, 2022
- “AG Clergy Investigations,” 16th Annual Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 8, 2022
- “Warner Virtual Automotive Executive Roundtable Series: HR Challenges and Issues,” Warner Webinar, June 16, 2021
- “Managing Your Risk of COVID-19 Employment Litigation,” Warner Webinar, November 20, 2020
- “COVID-19 Safeguards for Staying Back at Work and Avoiding Litigation,” OESA Webinar, August 18, 2020
- “COVID-19 Safeguard Requirements for Your Workplace,” ACC Webinar, July 23, 2020
- “Employment Litigation After COVID-19,” Warner Webinar, May 6, 2020
- “Returning to Work After COVID-19,” Warner Webinar, April 27, 2020
- “Leave Issues,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, May 7, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Labor Laws in Other States,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, May 23, 2017, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Managing an Evolving Workforce” and “Wage/Hour and FLSA Issues,” Warner Labor & Benefits Executive Panel, November 2, 2016, Novi, Michigan
- “Changes are A Comin’!—FLSA Basics and the New ‘White Collar’ Rules,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, June 9, 2016, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “The Flip Side: Best Practices to Reduce Risks of Employment Litigation,” MISHRM Annual Conference, October 15, 2015, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Labor & Benefits Executive Panel, Warner Seminar, October 7, 2015, Midland, Michigan
- “Anatomy of a Discharge Case, Best Practices in HR Litigation,” Mid-Michigan and Cadillac Area Human Resources Association, September 15, 2015, Clare, Michigan
- “Hot Topics in Labor and Employment” and “Employment Litigation Update,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, April 20, 2015, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Labor and Employment Panel, Labor and Benefits Executive Panel-Government Enforcement Initiatives, September 23, 2014, Midland, Michigan
- “The Flip Side,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, April 22, 2014, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “The Challenges of FMLA and ADA,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, April 29, 2013, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, May 2, 2012, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “FMLA/ADA Update” and “Whistleblower/Retaliation,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, May 25, 2011, Grand Rapids, Michigan
watch my videos
- Litigation Strengths: Subject Matter ExpertiseIn the Know: Warner's Litigation Spotlight
- How to Minimize the Risk of Employment Litigation for Your Cannabis BusinessWarner’s Legal News For the Cannabis Industry
- Managing Your Risk of COVID-19 Employment Litigation: Webinar Questions AnsweredWarner Employment News from the Law Shanty
- Automotive Roundtable Series Qtr 1: Hot Topics in Labor Law
- Warner 2023 HR Seminar
- TAHRA Monthly Meeting: Ethics – Standards for Employee Investigations
- Webinar ─ Internal Investigations: Best Practices and Strategies to Protect Your Business
- Cannabis Law Seminar – Industry Insights and Trends From the Legal Perspective
- Warner Virtual Automotive Executive Roundtable Series: HR Challenges and Issues
- Webinar: Managing Your Risk of COVID-19 Employment Litigation
- COVID-19 Safeguards for Staying Back at Work and Avoiding Litigation
- Webinar: Employment Litigation After COVID-19
- Webinar: Labor and Employment Update: Returning Employees to Work After COVID-19
- 2019 HR Seminar
- 2017 HR Seminar
- 2016 Labor and Benefits Executive Panel (Novi)
- Partners Ed Bardelli and Amanda Fielder and associate Margaret Jozwiak present on The Flip Side: Best Practices to Reduce Risks of Employment Litigation (MISHRM Annual Conference)
- Anatomy of a Discharge Case
- Human Resources Seminar 2015
- Warner is Only Michigan-headquartered Law Firm on National Litigation Rankings
- Warner Attorneys Selected for Multiple Honors by Best Lawyers in America®
- 66 Warner Attorneys Named Top Lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine
- Warner Attorneys Selected for Multiple Honors by Best Lawyers in America®
- Warner Attorneys Selected for Multiple Honors by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
- Two Warner Partners Named to Crain’s 2023 Notable West Michigan Lawyers
- 108 Warner Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America
- 42 Warner Attorneys Recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
- Warner’s Adam Bruski, Amanda Fielder and Madelaine Lane Provide Pro Bono Support to The Joseph Project
- Warner Names New Practice, Industry Group Leaders
- 51 Warner Attorneys Rated 2022 Top Lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine
- 105 Warner Attorneys Rated Best Lawyers in America©
- Amanda M. Fielder and Jonathan P. Kok to Co-chair Warner Labor and Employment Practice Group
- Amanda M. Fielder Named American Bar Foundation Fellow
- 20 Warner Attorneys Named to Rising Stars List by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
- Amanda M. Fielder Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2020 Women in the Law
- Businesses forced to rethink ‘normal’ operations amid COVID-19: Preparing for worklife after the ‘Stay Home’ order lifts
- Two Warner Partners Honored Among Top 50 Most Influential Women
- 25 Warner Attorneys Named to Rising Stars List by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
- Two Warner Partners Named to Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 List
- 27 Warner Attorneys Named to Rising Stars List by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
- 24 Warner Attorneys Recognized as Top Women Lawyers by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
- Three Warner Partners Elected to Management Committee
- 25 Warner Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars
- Warner Offers HR and Benefits Executive Panel in Novi
- 26 Warner Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars
- Amanda M. Fielder to Participate in Executive Leadership Program
- Warner Partner Amanda M. Fielder Honored by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
- Warner to Offer Daylong Human Resources Seminar
- Supreme Court Expands Scope of Personal Jurisdiction Over Corporations
- Litigation Strengths: Subject Matter Expertise
- Delaware Court Extends Oversight Duty to Officers in McDonald’s Case
- HR Professionals Day Offering from Warner
- Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Requires More Than Copying Legal on Emails
- Congress Passes Bill Limiting Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waivers in Sexual Abuse and Harassment Cases
- Warner Offers OSHA ETS Policy Templates
- Warner Offers Federal Contractor Vaccination Policy
- Michigan Eliminates Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Individuals, but Workplace Rules Remain Unchanged
- Michigan COVID-19 Update: Larger Capacities and Reduced Mask Requirements
- Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan’s Path Out of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Harassment Leadership Training Video
- How to Minimize the Risk of Employment Litigation for Your Cannabis Business
- New Gathering Orders Expand Indoor Capacity and Allow for Nursing Home Visitations
- Mask Up and Play On! Contact Sports Resume with Risk Reduction Measures
- New Gathering Rules Provide for a Return to Indoor Dining
- Further Extension and Modification of the Gatherings and Face Mask Order
- Further Extension and Modification of the Gatherings and Face Mask Order
- Extension of the Gatherings and Face Mask Order
- Managing Your Risk of COVID-19 Employment Litigation: Webinar Questions Answered
- DHHS Order Further Limits Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings and Restricts Higher Education In-Person Learning
- DHHS Extends its Epidemic Order
- MI Supreme Court Doubles Down: Governor’s Executive Orders Are Void
- The State of Mask Requirements and Other Limitations
- MI Supreme Court Rules Against Governor’s Executive Orders
- Back to the Movies: State of Michigan Moves to Permit Gatherings and Events
- PLAY ON!
- State of Michigan Slows Down Reopening
- No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask—No Service! State of Michigan’s Current Rules on Reopening
- Upper Peninsula and Traverse City Regions Move to Stage 5; Non-Essential Personal Care Services to Return June 15, 2020
- Governor Whitmer Further Reopens State of Michigan
- Governor Whitmer Expands the Reopen of Retail and Car Dealerships, and Permits Non-Essential Medical and Dental Procedures and Veterinary Services
- Governor Whitmer Partially Reopens Retail, Restaurants and Offices in Upper Peninsula, Traverse City Regions
- Governor Whitmer Issues New Executive Order to Reopen Manufacturing
- Governor Whitmer Issues Michigan’s Safe Start Plan
- Governor Whitmer Issues New Revised Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order
- COVID-19 Class Action Litigation Is On the Rise
- Governor Whitmer Issues Revised Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order
- No More Advertising of Certain Non-Essential Goods for Larger Stores
- Governor Whitmer Issues New Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order
- Michigan’s Minimum Wage to Increase in January
- Your Pay Practices May Put You At Risk
- Telling Harasser to “Stop” is Protected Activity under Title VII