Stacey A. DeKalb / Retired
Former Areas of Practice: Executive Compensation & Benefits; Severance Negotiations; Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation & Confidentiality Agreements; Employment Agreements; Independent Contractor & Consulting Agreements; Drafting & Implementing Employment Policies & Practices; Hiring & Termination Practices; Harassment & Discrimination Claims; Employment Law Litigation & Counseling; Employment Practices Training
Stacey A. DeKalb / Biography
Ms. DeKalb has had substantial experience in litigation and employment law matters including employment harassment and discrimination (sex, race, age, disability and other), wrongful termination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, wage and hour issues, contract issues, whistle blower claims, drafting and negotiating executive employment and severance agreements, hiring issues, drafting and implementation of policies and procedures, worker classification issues, and other employment matters. Ms. DeKalb has had experience in both state and federal courts as well as matters involving the EEOC, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development, and local Civil Rights Commissions. She also has had extensive experience in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Much of Ms. DeKalb’s practice involved advising employers regarding preventative measures, including on matters related to hiring, discrimination and harassment, personnel policies, discipline and termination, reasonable accommodation of disabled employees, wage and hour, misclassification of workers and leaves of absences. She has lectured at numerous employment law seminars and also offered training and investigation programs for employers on a variety of topics and training, including corrective training for employees who have violated an employer’s discrimination and harassment policy as well as topics such as “How to Properly Conduct Performance Evaluations,” “Make the Right Choices Under Disability and Leave Laws” and other important employment-related topics. Ms. DeKalb has had experience representing municipalities and dealing with the nuances of data practices issues.
Stacey was repeatedly listed as a Minnesota Super Lawyer and was rated AV Preeminent® for the highest level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
Education
- University of Minnesota, B.A., 1977
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1981
News + Articles
Susan Bullard Elected to Lommen Abdo Board of Directors
We are pleased to welcome Susan Bullard to the firm’s Board of Directors. Susan focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration, business succession planning, and legal counsel for privately owned businesses, partnerships, and limited liability...
Brent Johnson Joins Lommen Abdo Board of Directors
Lommen Abdo is pleased to share that Brent Johnson has been elected to the firm’s Board of Directors. Brent represents businesses and individuals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin in matters involving business law, commercial transactions, shareholder disputes,...
Lommen Abdo News – May 2026
In this edition of the Lommen Abdo newsletter, you’ll find: Retirement announcements honoring Kay Nord Hunt and Glenn Kessel for their many years of dedication to the firm and the legal profession. Family law insights from Andrew Hunstad covering parenting time, child...
Changing Divorce Attorneys During a Minnesota Divorce: What You Need to Know
Divorce is rarely simple, especially when significant assets, custody disputes, business interests, or spousal maintenance are involved. Choosing the right attorney can have a major impact on both the process and the outcome. But what happens if your current lawyer is...
Celebrating Glenn Kessel’s Retirement and Longstanding Career at Lommen Abdo
After more than five decades practicing law, Glenn Kessel retired from Lommen Abdo at the end of April. Glenn’s legal career spanned more than 55 years and included decades of dedicated service to the firm, his clients, and the legal profession. Before beginning his...
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I’ll be honest—when people hear “estate planning,” most of them picture a stack of dense documents, a lot of legal jargon, and maybe a vague sense that they should get around to it… someday. And inevitably, the same question comes up: “Do I need a will or a trust?”...





