Boardman Law Firm

Jennifer S. Mirus, Partner

Employment Law

Jennifer is a partner in the employment law group and has been with the firm since 1995. Jennifer has extensive experience representing clients in all aspects of employment relations, including wage and hour issues, discrimination, Family and Medical Leave, reductions in force, harassment, hiring, discipline, and terminations. She has successfully litigated numerous matters and has been hired to conduct several workplace investigations. Jennifer also has extensive experience drafting employment contracts, non-competition agreements, compensation plans, and employee handbooks.

Jennifer is a sought out speaker on numerous human resources issues and conducts human resources and management trainings for clients of all sizes.

Education

• B.A., with distinction, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1989
• J.D., with honors, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1993
• Law Clerk to Chief Judge William Eich, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, 1993-1995

Community Involvement

• American Red Cross, Board Member
• Family Enhancement, Advisory Board
• Leadership Greater Madison
• Legal Association for Women, Past President

Writings, Seminars & Contributions

• More than ten years teaching for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Small Business Development Center - Human Resources Legal Series
• Faculty Member, Wisconsin Banker's Association Bank Operations School
• Regular speaker at Society of Human Resources Conferences, including Wisconsin State SHRM Conference
• Recognition of outstanding service from the Greater Madison Area Society of Human Resource Management
• Business Watch Magazine "Reducing Risk and Abuse of Family and Medical Leave"

Hobbies & Interests

• Reading, sports and cooking

Interesting Facts

• Jennifer also serves as chairperson of Boardman's Recruiting Committee