Bridget Penick Elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Fredrikson shareholder Bridget Penick has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (CLEL), Class of 2026. Penick is one of only five Fellows from Iowa. She joins Fredrikson shareholder Anne Radolinski as a Fellow and Karen Schanfield, emeritus Fellow. CLEL Fellows are recognized as distinguished members of the labor and employment community who promote achievement, advancement and excellence in the practice by setting standards of professionalism and civility, by sharing their experience and knowledge, and by acting as a resource for academia, the government, the judiciary and the community at large.

Penick is a leading litigator whose practice focuses on employment and labor law. She represents employers of all sizes in various state and federal courts and administrative agencies. 

The CLEL is a non-profit professional association honoring the leading lawyers nationwide in the practice of Labor and Employment Law. The collective experience, the intellectual range and the influence of its members underscore the significant contribution the College is making to the advancement of labor and employment law.

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.