Jesse R. Dill

Shareholder | Milwaukee

Jesse focuses on traditional labor relations under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) along with class and collective matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws. He has cost-effectively obtained successful judgments, decisions, and resolutions for his clients in a wide array of forums, including federal and state courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings before the Equal Rights Division. Jesse also represents indigent parties in federal jury trials through the Eastern District of Wisconsin Pro Bono Program.

Jesse’s experience includes serving as chief negotiator in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, supporting clients to enforce collective bargaining agreement terms, and managing and counseling clients through organizing and decertification petition campaigns. He has represented clients at hearings before the National Labor Relations Board and in arbitration proceedings. Jesse also defends clients against unfair labor practice charges, including in union and non-union settings.

Jesse is an experienced speaker and a recognized voice for labor and employment law. He regularly presents in-house and to organizations on workplace topics with audiences enjoying his upbeat, interactive, and entertaining style. He has been quoted by CNN, Fortune, and other mainstream media services for his legal experience on issues related to the workplace.

Jesse is an active participant in legal and civic communities. He represents indigent parties in federal jury trials through the Eastern District of Wisconsin Pro Bono Program, is a fellow with the Wisconsin Law Foundation, and a former board member of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Labor and Employment Law Section.

More About Jesse R. Dill

Experience

Manage, coordinate, and advise on campaign messaging in response to petitions for union representation and decertification
Chief negotiator to contract execution for collective bargaining agreement negotiations
Provide collective bargaining agreement negotiation counseling support to contract execution up to and following prior contract expiration
Defend unfair labor practice charges including allegations related to discipline and termination of employees for engaging in protected concerted activity at non-union facility through trial before NLRB administrative law judge
Obtained dismissal of race and disability discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), raised by current employee, on Defendant’s motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Obtained dismissal of race and national origin harassment claims under Title VII on Defendant’s motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b) in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Obtained dismissal of sex and age harassment and discrimination claims under Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 in which the plaintiff alleged more than 300 alleged facts relevant to Defendant’s motion for summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Received multiple awards of sanctions for payment of Defendant’s attorneys’ fees following dismissal of race discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Managed to resolution and dismissal of multistate plaintiffs’ claims under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), and state wage and hour laws in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
Obtained dismissal of race and color discrimination for failure to promote claims under Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, raised by current employee, following hearing on the merits before administrate law judge
Managed to resolution multiple class and collective action claims under the FLSA and Wisconsin wage and hour laws for unpaid overtime and “gap” time
Conducted multiple wage and hour audits of client policies and practices and implemented strategies to reduce or eliminate risk under FLSA and state law
Obtained complete and full dismissals in favor of his clients following arbitration hearings related to contract interpretations including issues related to allegations of unpaid premium rates to multiple job classification positions and bargained vacation benefits

Education & Admission

Professional Activities

Speeches

Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “What’s Trending in Labor and Employment Law” – December 10, 2024
Labor Law Solutions – “Lockouts: An Employer’s Preemptive Option When Facing Strikes and Work Stoppages” – New Orleans – December 6, 2024
Labor Law Solutions – “Exploring Ethical Considerations for Labor Professionals When Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI” – New Orleans – December 5, 2024
Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “What’s Trending in Labor and Employment Law” – October 15, 2024
Wisconsin Technical College Symposium – “Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Law” – July 23, 2024
Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies Seminar – “Navigating Ethics in the AI-Driven Workplace” – Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2024
Associated General contractors of America (AGC) Construction Labor Symposium – “The Implications of Cemex for Construction Employers Facing Union Organizing Drives” – May 2, 2024
Ogletree Deakins Employment Law Briefing – “Arrested Development: An Update on Arrest and Conviction Discrimination in Wisconsin” – Brookfield – April 24, 2024
Envision Greater Fond du Lac – “Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Law: What’s New, Novel, and Next” – March 21, 2024
SHRM Racine & Kenosha Area Chapter – “What Did We See in Labor & Employment Law During 2023?” – February 15, 2024
Greater Madison Area SHRM – “Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Law – What’s New, Novel, and Next” – January 23, 2024
Metro Milwaukee SHRM 2023 Fall Legislative Conference – “Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Law: What’s New, Novel, and Next” – November 14, 2023
Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services Legislative Conference – “Artificial Intelligence & Workplace Law: What’s New, Novel, and Next” – November 9, 2023
Marquette University Law School – “Artificial Intelligence and the Workforce Panel” – November 8, 2023
Ogletree Deakins Managing a Workforce in 2024 – “Navigating the AI Frontier: Ensuring Legal Compliance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” – November 1, 2023
In-House Client – “Labor Law Update” – October 24, 2023
Wisconsin State Bar 2023 Employment Law Update – “Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Law: What’s New, Novel, and Next” – October 13, 2023
Wisconsin SHRM 2023 State Conference – “Be Smart About Artificial Intelligence” – October 12, 2023
In-house Client – “Election Procedure Changes at the NLRB” – September 28, 2023
Association of Corporate Counsel St. Louis Chapter – “Chat GPT, Biometrics, and IT? Oh My!” – August 25, 2023
IPMA-HR 2023 Central Region Training Conference – “Be Smart About Artificial Intelligence” – June 12, 2023
Wisconsin Healthcare Human Resources Association 2023 Spring Conference – “Be Smart About Artificial Intelligence” – May 18, 2023
Sheboygan Area SHRM – “Artificial Intelligence in the HR World” – March 16, 2023
SHRM Racine & Kenosha Area Chapter – “What Was New In 2022” – January 19, 2023
Metro Milwaukee SHRM Legislative Conference – “Be Smart About Artificial Intelligence” – January 17, 2023
Milwaukee Bar Association – “Be Smart About Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace” – Milwaukee – November 15, 2022
ACC – “Be Smart About Artificial Intelligence” – May 19, 2022
Metro Milwaukee SHRM – “What Did I Miss in 2021? A Non-COVID Year in Review” – March 24, 2022
Wisconsin State Bar – “What Did I Miss in 2021? A Non-COVID Year in Review” – March 17, 2022
Lake Area Human Resource Association – “2021 Legal Update” – September 22, 2021
Sheboygan Area SHRM – “Current and Future COVID-19 Litigation Trends” – November 19, 2020
MRA Society of HR Professionals – “2020 Employment Law Update” – November 12, 2020
Federal Bar Association Webinar – “Video Job Interviews: Legal Issues with Remote Access Applicants” – June 29, 2020
IBAW Webinar – “COVID-19 and Employment Law Issues for the Wisconsin Business” – April 1, 2020
Gener8tor Webinar – “WI ERP Webinar: Employment Law” – March 31, 2020
Local First Milwaukee Webinar – “COVID-19 and Employment Law Issues for the Local First Business” – March 25, 2020
Ogletree Deakins Managing A Workforce In 2020 – “Talent Management In Today’s Labor Market” – Kohler – October 31, 2019
Ogletree Deakins Managing A Workforce In 2020 – “Top Tips For Truly Effective Workplace Investigation Interviews” – Kohler – October 30, 2019
Ogletree Deakins Managing a Workforce in 2019 – “Confessions Of A Former Plaintiff’s Attorney” – Kohler – September 20, 2018
Independent Business Network – “2017 Employment Law in Review” – Milwaukee – April 20, 2018
Ogletree Deakins Employment Law Briefing – “Smart Hiring In A Competitive (And Litigious) Job Market” – Appleton – April 3, 2018
Ogletree Deakins “Reel Ethics” Briefing – “Duty of Competent Representation” – Waukesha – January 17, 2018
National Business Institute Webcast – “Proving or Disproving Discrimination and Retaliation Claims” – February 16, 2017
National Business Institute Webcast – “Technology and Social Media in the Workplace” – February 16, 2017
National Business Institute – “Workplace Behavior and Privacy Issues” – Appleton – February 6, 2017
State Bar of Wisconsin Webcast – “Social Media Policies and Employee Social Media” – October 9, 2015