Kathleen K. Lucchesi

Kathleen K. Lucchesi is a shareholder in Littler Mendelson P.C.’s Charlotte office, representing public and private employers in employment law matters. Her practice addresses hiring, employee discipline, terminations, discrimination and harassment allegations, leave obligations, and wage and hour compliance. She helps businesses manage workplace risks through practical counseling while also representing employers when disputes progress to litigation.

Kathleen earned her J.D. cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1997 and her B.S. cum laude from the University of Indianapolis in 1990. Her legal education supports a practice combining preventive advice, employment investigations, and courtroom advocacy. She brings this background to the interpretation of employment obligations and the development of practical workplace policies.

Her experience includes responding to EEOC, Department of Labor, Employment Security Commission, and Department of Justice investigations. Kathleen conducts internal inquiries involving whistleblower allegations, retaliation, and discrimination. She drafts workplace agreements, separation documents, and personnel policies, and assists companies confronting employee misconduct. Earlier service as an assistant district attorney contributes to experience exceeding 100 state and federal jury trials.

Kathleen K. Lucchesi has been recognized in Chambers USA for labor and employment law and in The Best Lawyers in America. Her practice combines substantial courtroom experience with efforts to resolve problems before litigation becomes necessary. She also provides workplace training and advises organizations on employment practices that support consistent decisions, careful legal compliance, and effective management of employee issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Indianapolis
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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