New Partner Becky Christensen Joins Labor & Employment Practice

Thompson Coburn announced today that Becky Christensen has joined its Labor & Employment practice as a partner in St. Louis. Christensen brings nearly 15 years of experience advising clients on employment law matters and employment litigation. Her arrival follows the recent addition of employee benefits and ERISA attorney Michael Graham in Chicago as the firm continues to expand its Labor & Employment team nationwide.

Christensen regularly counsels employers on issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Missouri Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and other state and federal laws governing employment. Furthermore, she advises employers through investigations, policy creation and enforcement, and other day-to-day concerns. In litigation, Christensen handles cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and unfair competition. She has successfully represented clients in federal, state and appellate courts, as well as before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Christensen also has extensive experience managing forensic investigations and large ESI and document review projects.

“Thompson Coburn is on an impressive growth streak and offers the ideal platform for me to take my employment law practice to the next level,” Christensen said. “I am excited to hit the ground running serving my new and existing clients.”

Christensen partners with employers to proactively ensure compliance and avoid disputes. She advises on employee discipline and termination, workplace safety, employee handbooks and disability accommodation requests and has significant experience with non-competition agreements and other restrictive covenants. Christensen routinely works with clients to resolve complaints at the administrative level to avoid litigation, and defends clients when litigation becomes necessary.  

“I couldn’t be happier to welcome Becky to our team,” said Thompson Coburn partner Laura Jordan, chair of the firm’s Litigation department and co-chair of the Labor & Employment practice group. “Her skill set and experience will be of immense value to our clients locally and around the country.”

Christensen earned her J.D. degree from Washington University School of Law (WashULaw) in St. Louis. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.