Ms. Belisle began her legal career in 2001 and practices primarily in civil litigation, employment and labor, civil rights, municipal and immigration law. Ms. Belisle has substantial litigation experience in Michigan’s state and federal courts. Her practice is focused on defending employers in employment and labor disputes involving age, sex, religious and race discrimination cases as well as Whistleblower, ADA, FMLA, civil rights, breach of employment contract, and wrongful and constructive discharge claims. She routinely defends employers in charges filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Michigan Department of Civil Rights and defends employers in all levels of unemployment appeals. She represents municipalities in litigation involving Michigan’s Open Meeting Act and the Freedom of Information Act. She routinely represents multi-national corporations in obtaining work visas and lawful status for employees working in the United States. Ms. Belisle was selected for inclusion in Michigan’s Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition 2008. Ms. Belisle frequently lectures on labor and employment issues and her speaking engagements include:
