Vaughn Burkholder - Overland Park, KS

Strategic Employment Defense and Labor Counseling

In today's highly regulated corporate climate, navigating complex state and federal employment laws is a major challenge for businesses of all sizes. Employment disputes, class actions, and compliance issues require legal guidance from an advocate who is recognized as an authority in the field. If you need to hire an experienced lawyer to defend your company against high-stakes discrimination, harassment, or wage-and-hour claims, partner attorney Vaughn Burkholder at Foulston Siefkin LLP is prepared to lead your defense. From our executive office in Overland Park, Kansas, Vaughn represents regional employers, national corporations, and public entities in sophisticated employment litigation.

With more than four decades of dedicated litigation experience, Vaughn has built a formidable reputation as one of the premier employment defense attorneys in the Midwest. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University in 1974, followed by his Juris Doctor from the Washburn University School of Law in 1977. Since obtaining his license, Vaughn has defended management in numerous complex disputes, trial-testing strategies that protect the financial and operational integrity of his clients. As a senior partner at Foulston Siefkin-Kansas's largest law firm, established in 1919-he combines deep local court familiarity with the extensive national resources of an elite legal team.

Focused Employment Law and Management Representation

Vaughn restricts his practice exclusively to labor and employment law, civil litigation, and management-side defense. His highly specialized counsel covers several technical fields, including:

Employment Discrimination and Harassment Defense

We provide vigorous defense against claims filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEE), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Vaughn represents employers before federal and state courts, as well as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC).

Wage & Hour and Regulatory Compliance

Navigating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires precise legal navigation to prevent catastrophic collective action lawsuits. We assist corporate management in auditing their wage practices, worker classification systems, and overtime structures. If a dispute arises, Vaughn provides aggressive advocacy to resolve claims efficiently and favorably.

Recognized Legal Excellence and Achievements

Vaughn's legal contributions, trial record, and strict adherence to professional ethics have earned him some of the nation's most prestigious professional honors:

• Chambers USA Leading Lawyer: Consistently ranked among the top labor and employment attorneys in Kansas by the international legal directory.
• Best Lawyers in America: Regularly featured for excellence in Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor & Employment.
• Benchmark Litigation Star: Recognized as a Labor and Employment Star in the Midwest region for outstanding trial advocacy.
• Super Lawyers Selection: Ongoing annual recognition as a top-rated attorney in Kansas and Missouri.

Contact Us Today to Consult with a Labor Attorney

Proactive legal defense is the most effective way to protect your business from costly litigation and reputational damage. Whether you are dealing with an active EEOC investigation, require guidance on drafting enforceable employment agreements, or are facing an urgent court deadline, Vaughn Burkholder is here to deliver high-caliber strategic defense. Contact our Overland Park office at Foulston Siefkin LLP today to consult with a nationally recognized labor and employment attorney.