January 2018
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Our success in pursuing sexual harassment claims and other areas of employment law on behalf of our clients  landed us  in multiple news sources, from a Women in Law feature in Attorney at Law to an Op Ed in  the Star Tribune and more.
 
We've always taken pride in empowering our clients and advancing justice and this quarter has truly been a testament of our dedication to the amazing work we do not only for our clients, but for our communities.
Jean Boler and Toni Halleen

We are pleased to announce that Schaefer Halleen attorneys  Jean Boler and  Toni Halleen are fe atured in Attorney at Law Magazine's Women in Law issue. The article, Telling It Like It Is: A Candid Discussion About Sexual Harassment and Assault,"  was facilitated by one of the magazine's reporters and presents Jean and Toni's personal experiences dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. The interview offers a powerful perspective on the impact of sexual harassment.


Jean Boler

The Minneapolis Star Tribune published an article by Schaefer Halleen senior attorney  Jean Boler , " When it comes to sexual harassment, the doors to the courthouse are shut. " In this Op Ed piece, Jean discusses the obstacles set up by the courts in evaluating sexual harassment claims.

"The courts will be the last institutions in America to 'get' sexual harassment."


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Jean Boler Talks Sexual Harassment in the City Pages

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Schaefer Halleen senior attorney  Jean Boler  adds perspective to a powerful article on sexual harassment lawsuits in Minnesota. Jean was a lead lawyer on Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Company , the first sexual harassment class action case in the nation, and the subject of a book and the movie North Country .




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Schaefer Halleen president  Larry Schaefer  contributes to an informative article on your rights when pregnant in the workplace. Larry's focus on workplace discrimination offers expertise and advises that when you tell your boss you're pregnant is "solely up to you and your personal preference."



Jean Boler Quoted in Hello Giggles on Sexual Harassment

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Schaefer Halleen partner Jean Boler was quoted in a national lifestyle blog called HelloGiggles.com, a Time Inc., subsidiary and part of Time Inc.'s Lifestyle Network. The topic of the post is "But what do you do if your sexual harasser isn't a celebrity?" The post was published on December 4, 2017. You can see Jean's quote under Uma Thurman's tweet.


Larry Schaefer - At the Podium
Larry Schaefer


Schaefer Halleen President, Larry Schaefer , was pleased to present Employment Considerations in Severance Negotiations for the National Association of Legal Professionals on January 16, 2018.

Iron Range women built foundation for combating workplace harassment, paving the way for #MeToo

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Reprinted with permission from the Mesabi Daily News, this article, written in December 2017, provides background and insight into the story of one plaintiff from the groundbreaking lawsuit, Jensen v. Eveleth Mines.

The case has risen in notoriety over the years, because it was the first  sexual harassment class action case in the country.

Lois Jenson's story inspired the movie North Country, starring Charlize Theron and Woody Harrelson in the lead roles. Because of the bravery shown by Lois and her colleagues at Eveleth Mines in 1988, Schaefer Halleen lawyers  Jean Boler and  Larry Schaefer were able to successfully represent Lois and a number of other women victimized by sexual harassment and the hostile work environment created in this mining operation. 

Representing victims of sexual harassment is a key area of strength for Schaefer Halleen. This case has been woven through the fabric of our firm and its advocacy approach for over 30 years. 


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