Sharon S. Beck

Sharon assists in providing counsel and litigation services for a range of employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation/whistleblower claims, wage and hour disputes, leave and accommodations (including under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and state leave laws), military leave, and employment agreements (including separation agreements and noncompetes). She also assists in providing counsel and litigation services for claims arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Federal Railroad Safety Act, and state human rights laws.

In addition to assisting with litigating employment disputes, Sharon partners with employers to foster productive and positive workplaces. She provides counsel on employment policies, complaint investigations, workplace trainings, reductions in force, pay disclosure and wage transparency compliance, as well as paid sick and safe leave and paid family and medical leave.

Prior to joining Stinson, Sharon served as a law clerk with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office where she collaborated with government agencies on their employment-related legal needs.

In addition to her employment law practice, Sharon maintains a pro bono practice focused on housing-related matters, including eviction defense, expungement motions and other landlord-tenant disputes.

Recognized on the Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2025