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10 employment law experts
These ten in-house employment lawyers have led or handled labor and employment law work inside operating companies. A reader can learn how they advise HR and business leaders on employment issues, investigations and litigation.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ashley Choren Workman
LinkedInExperience: Corporate Vice President, Global Chief Labor & Employment Counsel · Wabtec Corporation
Corporate Vice President, Global Chief Labor & Employment Counsel at Wabtec Corporation since 2019 and former Senior Counsel Labor & Employment at GE Transportation, a Wabtec company (2016–2019). The profile describes in-house counsel covering more than 32,000 employees globally, with experience in labor and employment and class and complex litigation. Former Senior Associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP (2010–2016).
Courtney DaCosta
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment & Benefits · 3M
Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment & Benefits at 3M since 2024, where the profile describes leading a global legal team supporting HR. Former Vice President, Investigations, Labor & Compliance, 3M Human Resources (2022–2024) and Senior Counsel, Employment & Benefits (M&A) at 3M (2019–2020).
Karen Tompkins
LinkedInExperience: Chief Employment Counsel · Stryker
Chief Employment Counsel at Stryker since 2018, where the profile says Tompkins is the lead attorney responsible for labor and employment compliance and counseling, among other areas. Former Senior Employment Counsel (2013–2018) and Legal Counsel (2010–2013) at Stryker, and former Senior Counsel - Employment at Sprint (2001–2006).
Kim Metrick
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Employment Law, Legal Operations and Investigations · Walgreens Boots Alliance
Vice President, General Counsel, Employment Law, Health and Safety at Walgreens since 2025. Former Vice President, Employment Law, Legal Operations and Investigations (2005–2025) and Senior Counsel, Employment Law (1995–2005) at Walgreens Boots Alliance. The profile describes serving as chief employment counsel with a focus on litigation, investigations and environmental, health and safety matters.
Kimberly Houston Drummond
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Head of Employment Legal Group · Liberty Mutual Insurance
Vice President, Head of Employment Legal Group at Liberty Mutual Insurance since 2026 and former Sr. Corporate Counsel, Global Legal & Compliance, Employment Law Group at Liberty Mutual Group Inc (2017–2026). The profile describes a counselor and litigator with in-house and private-practice experience in labor and employment law and in commercial, business and civil litigation.
Lindsey Hulse
LinkedInExperience: Senior Employment Counsel · Gilead Sciences
Former Senior Employment Counsel (2016–2020) and Associate General Counsel (2020–2022) at Gilead Sciences, and Senior Associate General Counsel there since 2022, a role the profile headline describes as Global Head of Employment Law. The profile says Hulse heads Gilead's Employment Law Group, leading a global team of attorneys and legal assistants who provide employment law support for more than 18,000 employees.
Meredith Murphy Ackerman
LinkedInExperience: VP, Head of Employment Law & Compliance · Samsung Electronics America
Former VP, Head of Employment Law & Compliance (2023–2026), Vice President, Employment Law (2020–2023) and Senior Legal Counsel & Director, Employment Law (2016–2020) at Samsung Electronics America. The profile describes heading US employment law at Samsung for nine-plus years and leading a team of attorneys and legal and compliance professionals. Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment Law at Pfizer since 2026.
Sara Hamilton
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Employment Law & Workgroup Innovation · UPS
Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Employment Law & Workgroup Innovation at UPS since 2025, where the profile says Hamilton directs UPS's national employment advice and investigations portfolios. Former Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Employment Litigation (2023–2025) and Director & Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation (2021–2022) at UPS. The profile cites managing national litigation strategy, a seven-person internal team and 150+ outside counsel.
Sherri A. Krause
LinkedInExperience: Legal Director - Americas Employment and Litigation · DP World
Legal Director - Americas Employment and Litigation at DP World since 2018 and former Employment Attorney In House Counsel at Letica Corporation (2007–2016). The profile describes daily advice to human resources and management teams on labor and employment issues including hiring, discipline and terminations, leaves of absence, investigations, reductions in force and wage and hour.
Tasha K. Inegbenebor
LinkedInExperience: Chief Labor and Employment Counsel - Building Automation & Chief Labor & Employment Counsel (Canada) · Honeywell Technologies
Chief Labor and Employment Counsel - Building Automation & Chief Labor & Employment Counsel (Canada) at Honeywell Technologies since 2024, a role the profile describes as head of employment law and primary employment law partner to global businesses with employees in all major regions. Former General Counsel, Labor & Employment Honeywell Building Technologies (2020–2024) and Shareholder at Littler (2012–2020).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide when a workplace complaint needs a formal investigation and who should run it?
- 02What steps do you take before a reduction in force to limit legal risk?
- 03How do you decide whether to settle an employment claim or defend it?
Reaching employment law experts
How can I contact one of these employment law experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Wabtec Corporation, 3M and Stryker, based on profile data retrieved on October 3, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach employment law experts?
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