Peter Mee practices transactional labor and employment law by assisting clients on national and international corporate transactions, negotiating and drafting complex employment agreements, onboarding executives, conducting reductions-in-force, and managing executive separations. Peter also counsels clients on a variety of employment law compliance matters including harassment prevention, anti-discrimination, litigation avoidance, restrictive covenant enforcement, and wage and hour matters. He is adept in assisting clients with matters arising in the "me-too" era, including avoidance of and response to executive wrongdoing. Peter draws upon his significant background in employment litigation in his transactional and counseling practices. Peter is also a key member of Kirkland’s COVID-19 task force and advises clients on numerous compliance matters in this burgeoning landscape. He is adept at helping clients navigate complex issues associated with the pandemic, including returning employees to work after government shutdowns, implementing workforce reductions, ensuring employment law compliance, implementing appropriate safety measures, and minimizing liability risk.
