Bio

Rebecca Bernhard experience spans traditional labor and employment counseling and business immigration. She supports clients with their corporate transactions, advising on labor and employment diligence, negotiating with unions, and assisting her clients with post-acquisition or post-divestiture integration. Rebecca has particular experience helping food, beverage, and agribusiness companies as well as cooperatives with their employment problems. Prior to joining the firm, Rebecca served as Senior VP of HR and Associate General Counsel at one of the nation’s largest student loan guarantors. Rebecca also has direct experience in labor relations, including serving as the Director of Labor Relations for a telemarketing company before attending law school, making her an excellent and practical advisor to employers in all aspects of managing unionized employees. In addition, Rebecca assists clients with their business immigration needs, including securing temporary and permanent US visas, Form I-9 compliance training and audit defense, and merger and acquisition-related counseling. She is a frequent author and speaker on labor and employment topics confronting HR professionals, including legal issues related to talent management, succession planning, and compliance. Rebecca is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. Rebecca is former co-chair of Firmwide Diversity and Inclusion.