Erin Schilling provides advice, counsel and peace of mind so that employers can focus on what they do best – operating their businesses. She works with clients as a strategic partner to find practical solutions and mitigate risk on a broad range of employee management topics including:
- Day-to-day human resources counseling on various issues in the workplace including discrimination, harassment and leave;
- Drafting and negotiating employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements and separation agreements;
- Developing a legally compliant diversity and affirmative action programs;
- Creating and performing pay equity analysis;
- Drafting policies and procedures; and
- Providing training to employees on discrimination, harassment and leave.
Erin also oversees the preparation of affirmative action plans and has successfully defended clients in Department of Labor Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance reviews.
In addition, Erin represents employers before state and federal agencies, defending clients against allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, as well as discrimination claims including age, race, disability, religion, national origin and sex discrimination.
Education
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2004)
- University of Kansas (B.A., 2000)
Bar Admission
- Missouri, 2004
- Kansas, 2005
Professional Affiliations
- SHRM of Greater Kansas City
- President, 2021
- Executive Committee, 2018-2022
- Board of Directors, 2016-2022
- American Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association
- Labor and Employment Section, 2007-2014
- President, 2010
- Labor and Employment Section, 2007-2014
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Lawyers Association of Kansas City
- Young Lawyers Section
- President, 2009-2010
- Board of Directors, 2005-2010
- Young Lawyers Section
- The Missouri Bar
- Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
Recognition
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for:
- Employment Law - Management, 2022-2026
- Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2022-2026
- SHRM-KC Contributor of the Year, 2017
- Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2013-2015
- "Rising Star" recognition by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2012
- "Up and Coming Lawyers" recognition by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2008
- Recipient of Lawyers Association of Kansas City Young Lawyers Public Service Award, 2008
