Kelly Muensterman advises employers on a wide range of employment law matters, with a particular focus on employment issues arising in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Clients rely on Kelly for practical guidance tailored to their specific business needs, whether in connection with a deal, executive employment arrangements, a workplace dispute or day-to-day employment counseling.
Kelly counsels private and public companies on employment-related diligence, risk assessment, executive employment matters and integration planning in M&A transactions and he has advised on numerous deals across a multitude of industries. He also advises on workplace policies, employee relations and compliance with federal and state employment laws, working closely with clients to develop strategies that address risk while supporting operational goals.
His practice includes drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements and other employment-related documents, assisting with employment disputes, particularly noncompete and discrimination matters, as well as internal investigations and general counseling. Kelly emphasizes a collaborative approach, working with clients to understand their business and deliver solutions that are both legally sound and practical.
By focusing on clear communication and business alignment, Kelly helps employers manage employment issues efficiently and effectively across transactions, employment documentation, litigation and day-to-day workplace matters.
Education
- Washington University in St. Louis (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
- Washington University Journal of Law and Policy, Staff Editor
- University of Alabama (B.S., magna cum laude, 2010)
- Biology
Bar Admission
- Missouri, 2014
- Illinois, 2015
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- Missouri Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Professional Affiliations
- The Missouri Bar
- American Bar Association
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Recognition
- Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in:
- Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2023-2025
- Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2023-2025
- Legal Extern for the Honorable Rodney W. Sippel, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
