Overview
Terran Chambers defends employers of all sizes in all stages of employment-related litigation, from responding to demand letters and charges of discrimination to defending claims and appeals in state and federal courts. In addition, Terran works with college, university and secondary education institutions to address the unique needs and challenges they face in the employment space.
Terran defends employers against:
- Claims of discrimination arising under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and various state anti-discrimination statutes
- Claims of retaliation under state and federal anti-discrimination and whistleblower statutes
- Class and collective actions arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Claims regarding trade secret and non-competition violations
- Claims arising under Title IX in the education space
Related Legal Services
Related Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Minnesota Law Review (managing editor) (2014)
University of North Dakota
B.A. in Political Science, summa cum laude (2011)
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- EEOC, DOJ: Using AI Technology in Employment-Related Decisions May Violate ADA
Republished in The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law, November–December 2022 - Gender Bias and #MeToo: Complying With the Law
Co-presenter, CLE presentation to client, October 9, 2019
Firm Blog Contributions
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center Clinic, 2016-18
- Twin Cities Housing Advocacy, 2017-present
- Volunteer Lawyers Network Bankruptcy Screening, 2017-18
- Airport Rapid Response Team, Human Rights Defender Project, 2017
- Asylum Advocacy, 2018
- University of Minnesota — Bankruptcy Clinic, 2012-14
Professional Associations
- Federal Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
Civic Activities
- United Way Campaign — Floor Coordinator, 2017
- Lutheran Social Services — Refugee Integration Volunteer, 2016-18
- Legal Aid: One Hour of Sharing Associates' Campaign — Firm Captain, 2015-16
Honors
- Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2021-24
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-22
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2017-19