Michael Best & Friedrich
Leigh Jeter is a seasoned attorney specializing in labor and employment law, currently serving as Senior Counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP since October 2020. With extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts, Leigh has effectively advocated for clients in various disputes related to harassment, discrimination, and disability, as well as handled administrative matters with agencies such as the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. Previously, Leigh held senior counsel positions at LaPointe Law, P.C. and founded Jeter Law Office, offering representation to public and private sector employers. Leigh also practiced as a partner at Clark Baird Smith LLP and as an attorney at Seyfarth Shaw, where responsibilities included conducting workplace investigations and training. Education includes a JD from the University of South Carolina and dual bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Speech & Theatre.
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Michael Best & Friedrich
Businesses need more from a law firm than skilled advice and representation alone — they need a long-term strategic partner like Michael Best. Michael Best is a leading law firm, providing a full range of legal services to clients on a global, regional, and local basis. The firm has more than 400 legal professionals, including nearly 300 attorneys, serving clients in 17 offices across the U.S. in Colorado; Illinois; North Carolina; Texas; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and Wisconsin. Michael Best’s areas of practice include: intellectual property, labor and employment relations (including employee benefits), litigation, corporate and transactional, environmental and natural resources, privacy and cybersecurity, real estate, regulatory, and tax. The firm serves a variety of industries, such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, digital technology, energy, food and beverage, higher education, and life sciences.