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Martin Walter

Martin Walter

Labor Lawyer/Consultant

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Lee's Summit, Township of Prairie, Jackson

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I have been practicing labor law for over 25 years. I'm seeking a position that allows me to apply my extensive knowledge and expertise to assist an employer with its labor relations needs.

Approximate rate: USD$ 100 per hour

Experience

March 2022 - Present 

Chief Counsel, Kansas Department of Labor (Topeka, KS)

I lead a team of about 15 employees to provide legal support to the workers compensation, unemployment, employment standards, and other divisions in KDOL. We represent KDOL in cases before the federal and state courts. I participate in policymaking for the agency.

 

April 2012 – November 2021 

General Counsel, St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council (Kansas City, MO)

The Council was a labor union representing about 22,000 members.  (It has since merged with the Chicago Council.)  I represented the Council in all legal matters, including contract negotiation, contract enforcement, arbitration, litigation, and political activities.

 

August 1996 – April 2012 

Attorney/Partner, Blake & Uhlig, P.A. (Kansas City, KS)

Blake & Uhlig is a union-side labor law firm with about 20 attorneys.  I represented labor unions and Taft-Hartley trust funds in all legal matters, including contract negotiation, contract enforcement, arbitration, litigation, and political activities.

Education

August 1993 – May 1996

Juris Doctorate, Washburn University School of Law (Topeka, KS)

 

September 1986 – May 1990

BS in Economics/Math, University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI)

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