Professional Experience
Courtney R. Heeren practices in the Firm’s Labor & Employment Group. She has experience in employment-related litigation, advice, counseling, and management of employment discrimination and harassment charges in federal and state courts and government agencies. Her experience includes:
- Representing companies, educational institutions, and religious organizations in administrative proceedings and lawsuits based upon Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal and state employment legislation.
- Reviewing and revising FMLA policies.
- Advising clients regarding compliance with federal and state labor and employment law.
Education and Honors
- Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2007)
Judicial Intern for Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, Supreme Court of Wisconsin (2005).
- University of Wisconsin (B.A., with comprehensive honors, 2004)
Degrees in English and French. Study Abroad: Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France (2003).
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin,
2007
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 2010
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2008
Supreme Court of Wisconsin, 2007
Professional and Civic Activities
- Association of Women Lawyers (Co-chair, Pro Bono Committee).
- American Bar Association (Member).
- Milwaukee Bar Association (Member).
- Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association (Member).
- Milwaukee Community Services Corps (Board of Directors).
Languages
French