Mary E. Kennelly

Mary E. Kennelly

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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 40 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Monona, WI
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor

124 West Broadway, Monona, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 40 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1986

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Location

Fox & Fox, S.C.

124 West Broadway, Monona, WI, 53716

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Posted by Natalee | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Best of the best

I’m incredibly grateful I found Mary Kennelly of Fox & Fox to represent me on my claim of employment discrimination. I’d never been involved in a lawsuit before and wasn’t sure where to turn, how to find a good attorney, or whether I even had a case. I had just been fired from my job after a serie...s of troubling events with my employer, and it left me shaken. A friend who was familiar with situations like mine and the lawyers who handle them recommended Fox & Fox as the best. I reached out to them, and Mike Fox and Mary Kennelly agreed to represent me. I could not have had better guidance through the legal process, better advocates in the court room, or better partners to navigate a very difficult time in my life. Mike and Mary related to me on a very personal level, always attentive to the stress that I might feel as the litigation progressed through various stages.   They balanced empathy and rigor beautifully: both were supportive and sensitive to what I had been through, while maintaining their intense focus and legal perspective. Mike and Mary bring so much experience and intelligence to their work, and they were alert to aspects of the case I would never have thought of or known to bring up. They were consistently on point when arguing our case, presenting my testimony, and examining my employer’s witnesses. Their preparation and execution impressed me. More than anything, I was proud to be represented by attorneys with such integrity and high ethical standards. Mary and Mike fought for me with respect and grace. They consistently exceeded my expectations and made me feel valued, protected, empowered and understood. I highly recommend Fox & Fox to anyone looking for expert counsel.

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Mary E. Kennelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Fox

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mary is one of the brightest and most skilled attorneys I know. Her record and experience as a trial lawyer matches up with anyone's. She is an exceptional lawyer."

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Michael Fox

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Mary. She has an excellent record litigating employment and civil rights cases. She has taken many tough cases to trial both as lead counsel and co-counsel with me with outstanding results."

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Richard Rice

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randall Gold

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is awesome!!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law--Individuals, Madison, Best Lawyers

2016

Employment Law Litigation, Super Lawyers

2015

Employment Law Litigation, Super Lawyers

2014

Employment Law Litigation, Super Lawyers

2013

Recognition, Best Lawyers

2013

Women in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal

2012

Recognition, Best Lawyers

2012

BV Distinguished-15years, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Recognition, Best Lawyers

2011

Pro Bono Recognition, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

2010

Recognition, Best Lawyers

2009

Recognition, Best Lawyers

2008

Recognition, Best Lawyers

2002

Pro Bono Recognition, Western District Bar Association of Wisconsin

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Attorney, Fox & Fox S.C.

Associations

2012 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Legal Association for Women

Member

2012 - Present

ABA Section Labor and Employment

Member

2011 - Present

Wisconsin Employment Lawyers Association

1987 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

1987 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Blue v. IBEW Local 159, 676 F.3d 579 (7th Cir. 2012)

Affirming jury verdict for employee in civil rights retaliation claim

Vike v. Rock County et al, W.D. Wis. No. 08-486

Jury verdict finding disability discrimination and due process violation

Elestwani v. Nicolet Biomedical, W.D. Wis. No. 04-947

Jury verdict for employee in wrongful discharge claim based on ethnicity

Bicknese v. Sutula, 260 Wis.2d. 713, 660 N.W.2d 289

Wis Sup.Ct. rules for employee; state official not immune from suit.

Johnston-Rodriguez v. Mickelson, W.D. Wis No. 01-215

Jury finds for plaintiff on First Amendment retaliation claim

Wilson v. Board of Regents, 2000 WL 34239107 (W.D. Wis.)

Court rules in plaintiff's favor on sexual harassment claim

Zaremba v. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, W.D. Wis. No. 99-150

Jury finds employee wrongfully terminated because of disability.

Feldmann v. McCaughtry, W.D. Wis. No. 92-571

Jury verdict for employees finding willful violation of First Amendment rights

Cleary v. Federal Exp. Corp., 313 F.Supp.2d 930 (E.D. Wis. 2004)

employee wins right to trial on disability discrimination claim

Price v. Marshall Erdman, 966 F.2d 320 (7th Cir. 1992)

Appellate court affirms jury verdict of willful age discrimination

Brown v. Edgerton Fire Dept, 97 F.3d 969 (7th Cir. 1996)

Firefighter wins appeal of his First Amendment retaliation claim

Ashford v. Magna Publishing, MEOC Case No. 22719 (Ex. Dec. 3/27/00) aff'd Dane County Cir. Ct., Case No. 00-2908 (7/26/01)

Ruling in favor of employee on sexual orientation claim

Hunt and Thomas v. Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation, MEOC Case Nos. 21104 and 21220 (Ex. Dec. 5/23/97)

Ruling for employees on race discrimination claim.

Stalter v. Wal-Mart, 195 F.3d 285 (7th Cir. 1999)

Ruling for employee on claim for wrongful termination based on race

Ashman v. Barrows, 438 F.3d 781 (7th Cir. 2006)

Employee wins appeal of her First Amendment retaliation claim

Rutherford v. J & L Oil, (LIRC, 06/06/97)

Ruling in favor of employee on age discrimination claim

Culver v. Gorman, 416 F.3d 540 (7th Cir. 2005)

Appellate court rules for employee on Title VII retaliation claim

Shager v. Upjohn, 913 F.2d 398 (7th Cir. 1990)

Ruling for employee on age discrimination claim

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Education

1985

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Sexual Harassment: Recognizing, Preventing and Litigating Claims

Plaintiff's Perspective

2012

2012 Annual Employment Law Update

"The New ADAAA: Key Impacts on Employers"

2007

Employment Law Update-Madison

Developments in FMLA Compliance

2006

Proving Damages In Civil Rights and Discrimination Cases

Proving Past and Future Vocational Loss

2005

The Complexities of Section 1983 Litigation

The Professional Judgment Standard

2000

Wisconsin Rehabilitation and Training Transition Conference

Americans with Disabilities Act: You be the Judge

2000

Legal Association for Women, Guest Speaker

Being an Employment Law Practitioner

1997

Annual Civil Rights Seminar: All Rise for the Jury

Summary Judgment Standards and Case Planning Considerations

1991

Section 1983 in State Court: A Start to Finish Demonstration

The Qualified Immunity Defense

Publications

1995

State Bar of Wisconsin CLE publication Wisconsin Employment Law, Introductory Chapter

Languages

English

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