Steven Andrew Smith

Named as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Minnesota, and as one of the Top 40 Employment Attorneys in Minnesota for the past four years by his peers and Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, Steven Andrew Smith brings a high level of trial experience, attention to detail, and personal service to each of his cases. Steve’s devotion to his client’s cause and open-mindedness have earned him wide respect in the legal community.

With multiple plaintiffs’ verdicts in 2008 alone, Steve is both familiar with and comfortable in the courtroom. Steve’s trial experience includes trials to verdict in sexual harassment, whistleblower, reprisal/retaliation, commission, contract, gender discrimination, marital status discrimination, disability, and wage and hour claims. In addition to his trial successes, Steve has litigated several notable cases having substantial effect on employees’ rights under state and federal employment laws.

Steve is often invited to lecture on employment issues both nationally and locally because of his easy-going demeanor and professionalism. He has also authored a number of articles on employment law issues such as sexual harassment in the workplace.

Email: Steven Andrew Smith
Phone: 612.256.3206
FAX: 612.338.4878

Admissions

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. District Court for Minnesota

U.S. District Court for North Dakota

Minnesota Supreme Court

Education

J.D. 1995, William Mitchell College of Law, Cum Laude

B.A. 1990, Concordia College

Publications/Speaking Engagements

2007 34th Annual Labor & Employment Law Institute: Wage and Hour Class and Collective Panel

2007 33rd Annual FBA Seminar: Recent Developments in Employment Law Panel – Class Actions, Emotional Distress Claims, Sanctions

2007 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute: 8th Circuit Update

2007 Minnesota CLE: Whistleblower and Retaliation Law

2006 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute: Valuing Damages and Analyzing Mitigation Efforts

2005 NELA Sixteenth Annual National Convention: Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders: What is a Tangible Employment Action?

2005 31st Annual Federal Practice Seminar: Hot Topics in Employment Law for Employment Law Litigators

2005 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute: When a Current Employee Accuses Your Company of Wrongdoing – Managing the Situation and Avoiding Unlawful Retaliation

2005 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute: Can I Fire Her? Working Through 3 Tough Fact Scenarios

2005 EEO Committee Midwinter Meeting: FLSA Retaliation Cases: An In Depth Look at an Infrequently Used Claim

2005 Minnesota NELA: Part II of a Three-Part Trial Skills Workshop: Witness Prep, Cross Examination, Trial Technology, Objections and Using Exhibits to Strengthen Your Case.

Titles/Awards/Memberships

Named one of the “Top 40 Employment Law Lawyers,” Minnesota Law and Politics
Named to the Super Lawyers list, Minnesota Law and Politics
Named a “Top Lawyer,” Mpls./St. Paul Magazine
Named in “Who’s Who in Employment Law,” Minnesota Law and Politics
Received Martindale Hubble, A.V. rating
American Bar Association Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Member
Minnesota State Bar Association Member
Minnesota National Employment Lawyers Association (MNELA) Member
Hennepin County Bar Association Member