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Phillip Kitzer, Frances Baillon, and Brian Rochel Again Named 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers

July 15, 2026/in Uncategorized

Kitzer Rochel is proud to announce that our attorneys have once again been recognized for their outstanding legal work in Minnesota. Frances Baillon, Phillip Kitzer, and Brian Rochel have each been selected as 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers. In addition to being named a Minnesota Super Lawyer, Frances Baillon was again recognized among the Top 100 Minnesota […]

Phillip Kitzer and Brian Rochel Present at Midwest Employment Law Institute

May 26, 2026/in Blog, Kitzer Rochel News, News

Kitzer Rochel PLLP is proud to announce that Phillip Kitzer and Brian Rochel recently served as presenters at the Midwest Employment Law Institute, one of the premier employment law conferences in the country. The conference brings together leading employment attorneys, judges, HR professionals, and in-house counsel to discuss emerging workplace issues, litigation trends, and developments […]

Phillip Kitzer, Frances Baillon, and Brian Rochel Again Named 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers

July 15, 2026/in Uncategorized

Phillip Kitzer and Brian Rochel Present at Midwest Employment Law Institute

May 26, 2026/in Blog, Kitzer Rochel News, News

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Phillip Kitzer, Frances Baillon, and Brian Rochel Again Named 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers

July 15, 2026/in Uncategorized

In addition to being named a Minnesota Super Lawyer, Frances Baillon was again recognized among the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers and the Top 50 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers. Phillip Kitzer was also recognized among the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers. These additional honors recognize attorneys who have distinguished themselves among the highest-rated lawyers in the state.

Super Lawyers is a nationally respected rating service that annually recognizes outstanding attorneys through a rigorous selection process. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by a blue-ribbon panel of attorneys. The result is a credible and comprehensive listing of exceptional lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

We are grateful to our clients, colleagues, and the legal community for their continued trust and support. These recognitions reflect our firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and steadfast advocacy for employees throughout Minnesota. We are honored to receive this recognition and look forward to continuing to serve our clients with dedication and excellence.

Phillip Kitzer and Brian Rochel Present at Midwest Employment Law Institute

May 26, 2026/in Blog, Kitzer Rochel News, News

Phillip Kitzer participated in two sessions during the Institute. First, Phillip joined an open forum discussing the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace and the legal challenges that accompany AI-driven employment decisions. The discussion explored how employers are increasingly utilizing AI tools in hiring, evaluations, and workplace decision-making, as well as the resulting litigation and compliance concerns. The panel also addressed practical considerations surrounding discovery, documentation, and the risks posed by automated decision-making systems in employment disputes.

Phillip also served on a panel analyzing the rise of “nuclear” verdicts and their impact on employment litigation strategy. The session examined trends in high-value jury verdicts, evolving approaches to damages arguments, jury psychology, and how both plaintiff-side and defense attorneys are adapting their litigation strategies in response to increasingly significant verdict awards.

Brian Rochel presented on a panel focused on the use of expert witnesses in employment litigation. The session addressed strategic considerations surrounding expert selection, admissibility challenges, and the effective use of experts in complex workplace disputes. The panel also explored how experts can shape case themes, strengthen damages presentations, and assist juries in understanding complicated factual and legal issues.

The firm is honored to contribute to important conversations affecting the future of workplace law and employment litigation. Phillip and Brian’s participation at the Institute reflects Kitzer Rochel’s continued commitment to thought leadership, advocacy, and staying at the forefront of evolving legal issues impacting employees and employers alike.

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