Overview

Michael S. Yellin advises employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state law. Mike represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as before federal, state, and municipal administrative agencies. He has handled appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Wisconsin Supreme Court, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and Illinois Courts.

Prior to joining Littler, Mike was an attorney in the litigation practice group at a large international law firm and at a boutique trial firm.

Mike was a managing editor of the Wisconsin Law Review and a member of the Wisconsin Moot Court Board during law school.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Wisconsin Bar Association

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2021-2025

Named, Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2015-2017

Books & Book Chapters

  • Discovery Chapter, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Federal Civil Practice Handbook, Co-author

Speaking Engagements

Littler Summer Kickoff and Employment Law Update

Madison, WI

May 31, 2023

10th Annual Brewers Briefing Labor & Employment Law Conference

Milwaukee, WI

July 27, 2022

2021 Upper Midwest Virtual Regional Employer Conference

Minneapolis, MN

October 20, 2021

Getting Back to Work in Wisconsin – Lawfully

May 29, 2020

Education

  • J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 2010cum laude
  • B.A., University of Wisconsin, 2006

Bar Admission

Wisconsin
Illinois

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois