Bill Egan
Attorney At Law
began@avisenlegal.com
612-455-3974
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Areas of Practice
“I take great satisfaction in my role as an advisor, counselor and strategist in the workplace. Whether serving as an advisor to individual executives or businesses, I enjoy helping my clients resolve conflicts, negotiate agreements and navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment in the modern workplace.”
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota State Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Districts of Minnesota and Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
With over 30 years of dedicated experience, I represent executives and business leaders in all aspects of employment law. My extensive background includes advising on executive employment agreements, equity agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, indemnification agreements, retention and change-in-control agreements, long-term incentive plans, bonus and commission plans, and transition and severance agreements. My pragmatic, results-driven approach ensures successful outcomes for my clients.
Having assisted hundreds of executives, I bring a deep understanding of the complexities involved in executive employment relationships. I focus on delivering tailored solutions that protect and advance the careers of top-level professionals. My strategic counsel helps executives navigate negotiations and enforce their rights effectively.
Beyond individual representation, I serve as a trusted advisor to employers on a wide array of human resource matters. From handling employee discipline issues and non-compete disputes to managing whistleblower claims and conducting internal investigations into workplace misconduct, I provide comprehensive legal support to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Outsourced Employment Law Counsel
As part of my commitment to ongoing client support, I offer an Outsourced Employment Law Counsel service. This allows small and mid-sized companies to access my extensive background on a monthly retainer basis, providing them with timely and direct legal assistance for their day-to-day employment law needs. For a flat monthly fee, clients benefit from my extensive experience in forming agreements, policies, and immediate assistance with pressing employment-related legal issues.
I also have substantial experience conducting and overseeing internal investigations into allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, misconduct, and employee fraud, such as embezzlement, kickbacks, fake invoicing, and expense account abuse. My investigative work ensures that companies maintain integrity and compliance, safeguarding their reputations and operational stability.
Informed by years of experience with both routine and unusual employment relationships and workplace situations, I bring a realistic and results-oriented perspective to issues arising in the workplace. This depth of experience allows me to anticipate challenges and provide proactive solutions, helping executives and businesses navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.
For executives seeking experienced, results-oriented legal representation in employment matters, I offer a strategic partnership to navigate and resolve complex issues, ensuring their professional interests are safeguarded. My goal is to provide unparalleled legal counsel that not only addresses immediate concerns but also supports long-term career success and business growth.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time at my family cabin, cycling, and performing home-improvement projects for which I am totally unqualified. This personal balance helps me maintain a fresh and focused approach to my professional commitments.
Type of Client: Employer – Assisted Living Facility
Client’s Issue: Sexual Harassment Defense
My Approach: Proactive Litigation and Discovery
Result: Dismissal on Summary Judgment
Type of Client: Executive – Medical Device Industry
Client’s Issue: Negotiate Terms of Employment Agreement
My Approach: Ensure Market Compensation and Severance Provisions
Result: Successful Hire and Onboarding; Promotion
Type of Client: Executive Sales Representative
Client’s Issue: Noncompete Issues
My Approach: Advise on Exit Strategy to Minimize Exposure
Result: Successful Transfer to Competitor on Negotiated Terms
Type of Client: C-Suite Executive – Public Company
Client’s Issue: Change in Control Severance Dispute
My Approach: Attempt to Negotiate then Litigate
Result: Settled on Usually Agreeable Terms
Type of Client: Highly Compensated C-Suite Executive
Client’s Issue: Renegotiate Employment Agreement
My Approach: Advise the executive on Negotiation of Compensation; Revise Final Agreement
Result: Agreement Reached on Satisfactory Terms
Type of Client: Financial Advisor
Client’s Issue: Terminate Employment Agreement and Open New Practice
My Approach: Extensive Negotiation with Employer’s Counsel
Result: Mutually Agreeable Transition Agreement
Type of Client: Professional in Private Practice
Client’s Issue: Separation: Non–Compete
My Approach: Defend Client Position and Challenge Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants
Result: Litigation Threats Ceased Without Materializing
Type of Client: Employer Property Manager
Client’s Issue: Defense of Discrimination Claims
My Approach: Proactive Counseling and Advice
Result: Charges Dismissed by Agency & No Litigation
- J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
- University of Notre Dame
- St. Thomas Academy
Current:
- Mentor, St. John Vianney, University of St. Thomas
- Volunteer Attorney, Cancer Legal Care
- Member, Board of Directors at the Convent and Academy of the Visitation
Previous:
- Member, Our Lady of Grace Parish Pastoral Council
- Management Resource Association Annual Employment Law Update, Minnesota State Legislative Update, 2/17/2022
- Lessons Learned: Keeping the Competition Out of Your Kitchen, 11/01/2017
- Twin Cities Startup Week: Darwin Lessons, 10/13/2017
- Missteps on the Path to Virtue: The Corrosive Effect of the Little Things, Virtuous Business Leader Series, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota (February 2015) University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota (February 2015)
- Workplace Investigations, Private Client Annual Meeting Event, Bloomington, Minnesota (June 2012)
- Employee Theft, Embezzlement and Fraud – Investigations, Terminations, and Asset Recovery, Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota (May 2012)
- Protecting Trade Secrets and Other Proprietary Information with Restrictive Covenants, Private Client Seminar (September 2011)
- Separation Agreements, Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota (May 2011)
- Employment Agreements, Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota (May 2009)
- Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace, Wells Fargo Insurance Services – Risk Management Series (May 2008)
- Common Ethical Issues in Employment Litigation, Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota (May 2008)
- The Essentials of Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, Anti-Raiding & Confidentiality Agreements, Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, Breakfast Briefing (October 2007)
- Avoiding Common Employer Mistakes, Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Seminar for Employers (June 2006)
- Hiring and Screening in Today’s Environment, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education, Bloomington, Minnesota (January 2002)
- Discipline and Termination for Poor Attitude or Personality Conflict: Making Essential Business Decisions Without Fear of Lawsuits, Counsel on Education in Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota (November 1998)
- Liability Prevention Techniques for Conducting Terminations, RIFs and Retirements in Response to Emerging Laws, Counsel on Education in Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota (September 1998).
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Author, Creating Mistake-proof Human Resource Systems, Upsize Magazine (May/June 2021)
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Author, A Practical Approach to Employment Agreements, Negotiating and Drafting Employment Agreements, Inside the Minds series, Aspatore Books (2008)
- Named a 2024 Top Lawyer in Minnesota by Minnesota Monthly magazine.
- William Mitchell College of Law, Alumni Association Award of Merit
- 100 Who Made A Difference, William Mitchell College of Law
Videos by Bill
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- What Are the Primary Things You Focus On When Negotiating Executive Employment Agreements?
- What Are the Biggest Pitfalls Employers Face Related to Employment Law?
- What Type of Business Is a Good Candidate for Outsourced Employment Law Counsel?
- What Are Some Current Trends in Employment Law That Employers Need to Be Aware Of?
- Case Study: Employment Law
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