Constangy Partners Mary Dohner Smith and Kim Seten Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide
Constangy is pleased to announce that partners Mary Dohner Smith and Kim Seten have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide, which recognizes attorneys who represent companies in labor and employment matters.
Lawdragon identifies honorees through research and vetting conducted with editorial advisors specializing in labor and employment law on both the corporate and plaintiff sides. The guide recognizes company-side lawyers handling employment and labor disputes, including wage and hour matters, collective bargaining, discrimination and harassment claims, ERISA matters, and executive compensation and benefits.
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Mary leads Constangy’s Nashville office and represents employers in all aspects of the employment relationship. She defends clients in complex litigation involving claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as well as state law claims involving breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and emotional distress.
Mary’s practice also includes internal investigations, compliance assessments, policy development, workplace training, and proactive counseling designed to address employment concerns and minimize litigation risk. A Tennessee Supreme Court-designated Rule 31 Mediator, Mary brings prior human resources experience in both union and non-union settings to her work with employers. She regularly speaks on employment law topics, including military reemployment rights under USERRA, workplace harassment prevention, and termination best practices.
Kim is the managing partner of Constangy’s Kansas City office, where she advises employers on workplace policies and practices and represents employers nationwide in employment litigation. She defends claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Americans with Disabilities Act violations, and wage and hour issues. Kim also has significant experience handling class and collective actions, including matters brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act, as well as appellate matters.
In addition to her employment litigation practice, Kim advises employers on labor relations strategy, including union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. She works closely with in-house counsel and human resources teams to develop practical approaches that address legal requirements and business needs.
