Overview
Kevin has been practicing labor and employment law his entire career, assisting private sector clients in health care, manufacturing, construction, retail, food service, and service industries.
His practice centers on all matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act, including union organizing and unfair labor practices brought by or against labor organizations, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations and labor audits. He regularly negotiates collective bargaining agreements that address leading issues such as retiree benefits and wage restructuring.
Additionally, he provides counsel on all aspects of employer-employee relationships, with expertise in FMLA, ADA, and discrimination claims, as well as providing counsel on matters related to employment contracts, employee handbooks, and unemployment compensation. He has experience drafting and litigating non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements, and has negotiated collective bargaining agreements on behalf of both public and private sector employers. Kevin also represents employers through the grievance process, interest arbitration, and prohibited practice litigation.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2011, President, Labor & Employment Law Society; Associate Justice of National Competitions, Marquette Moot Court
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2007, Economics
- Wisconsin
- Leading Labor & Employment Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2025
- Best Lawyers®, Employment Law – Management, 2025-present
- Best Lawyers®, Labor Law – Management, 2026
- Honored as a Twenty Under 40, Wausau Daily Herald, 2017
- Selected to Employment & Labor, Schools & Education, Employment Litigation, State, Local & Municipal Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2018-2021
Engagement
- President, Wisconsin School Attorney Association, 2014-Present
- Section Member, American Bar Association: Labor & Employment Law, Young Lawyers Division, 2011-Present
- Section Member, State Bar of Wisconsin: Local Government; Labor & Employment, 2011-Present
- Central Wisconsin Society for Human Resource Management, 2011-Present
- National and Wisconsin Public Employer Labor Relations, 2011-Present
- President, Wausau Community Child Care, 2012-Present
- Vice President, Wausau School Foundation, 2016-Present
- Board Member, Marathon County Public Library Foundation, 2017-Present
Insights

NLRB Quorum Restored: What Employers Need to Know
For the first time in nearly a year, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) is poised to resume full adjudicatory authority. Following Senate confirmation of James Murphy and Scott Mayer as Board Members, the Board will regain the three-member quorum required to issue decisions and address its growing backlog of cases.Read
Dec 19, 2025

The NLRB and Labor Laws Under President Trump: What Has Happened and What to Expect Next
On Wednesday, October 22, Kris Hanson and Kevin Terry led a complimentary live webinar titled “The NLRB and Labor Laws Under President Trump: What Has…Read
Nov 12, 2025

Labor & Employment Seminar Series
Join us for our 36th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar Series, tailored for human resources and benefits professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. This year’s sessions dive into the latest legal developments, compliance challenges, and strategic insights shaping the workplace in 2025.Listen | Read | Watch
Oct 1, 2025
