Thomas W. Mackenzie

Collective Bargaining Lawyer in Milwaukee

Professional Experience

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Thomas W. Mackenzie is a member of the Board of Directors and a shareholder with the law firm of Lindner & Marsack, S.C. He has extensive experience in both labor and employment law.

Mr. Mackenzie has served unionized clients by addressing their business concerns:

Chief spokesperson in contract negotiations
Day-to-day contract administration
Day-to-day grievance handling
Range of arbitration cases
Discharge
Contract interpretation

Consultant
Work transfer
Team building
Gain sharing
Collective bargaining

Non-union and union clients both benefit from Mr. Mackenzie’s ongoing advice in maintaining employment practices and policies. He also advises on decision-making — whether it be a discipline issue or a reduction in workforce — which minimizes the risk relative to discrimination and employment laws.

The judiciary reports cases that clarify or define points of case law. Mr. Mackenzie has an impressive listing of reported cases, where he has played a critical role in the furtherance of employment law.

Bar Admissions:

Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Practice Areas:

Labor and employment law
Collective bargaining
Arbitration
Litigation

Education:

Marquette University Law School, J.D., 1980
Denison University, B.A., 1976

Memberships:

State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, Board of Directors, Labor and Employment Law Section, 1996–1998
American Bar Association

Publications:

"The Law of Damages in Wisconsin, Chapter on Employment Contracts," State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Books, 1988, 1996

Mr. Mackenzie continues to further his legal knowledge and share his experience with others. He has lectured in the area of personnel management and labor law in management workshops as well as conducted "in-house" supervisory training for companies across the country.

Discuss employment law cases with the attorneys of Lindner & Marsack, S.C. Clients can reach the Milwaukee office by the telephone number listed, or email questions.