Stephanie N. Scheck

First and foremost a strategic legal advisor, Stephanie provides her clients with practical business and legal solutions in all areas of employment law compliance. Stephanie's focus is always on the business objectives of her clients in reaching the best possible outcome. As co-chair of the firm's Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits practice, Stephanie has first-hand insight into the many talents of more than 50 labor, employment and employee benefits attorneys throughout the country with whom she collaborates to provide exceptional client service.

Whether she is defending employment litigation cases, developing strategy to fight certification in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) class and collective actions, defending clients in wage and hour claims before the Department of Labor (DOL), or providing daily employment counseling, Stephanie takes a refreshingly straightforward approach when navigating challenging legal issues. In addition to her broad-based litigation experience, Stephanie has several specialty practice areas including representing clients in Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) audits and administrative claims before the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). She provides consulting, training and audits on a variety of employment law compliance issues, including consultation in the development and implementation of affirmative action plans, pay equity audits, diversity programs, personnel policies and procedures. Stephanie also represents colleges and universities on various employment and Title IX-related issues including sexual harassment, misconduct and assault investigations. In addition, she utilizes her experience to serve as lead labor and employment specialty counsel in M&A transactions.

Selected as a Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America^®, 2022

Recognized in Best Lawyers in America^® for Employment Law-Management and Litigation-Labor & Employment as well as the Best Lawyers "2017 Women in the Law" recognition.

Consistently recognized in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Stephanie Scheck is highly respected for her litigation strengths and advises clients on complex class actions and FLSA class certification cases. An appreciative client says: "she is quick to respond, attentive and very helpful with her opinions."

Listed as a Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyer^® for Employment Litigation: Defense.

Nominated by her peers as one of the leading practitioners in her field in Who's Who Legal USA: Management Labor & Employment.

Recognized in the debut edition of Benchmark Litigation for Kansas where she received acclaim for her "skillful" mastery of employment litigation and her "cost effective" representation.

Recognized for her community involvement by being selected to the 2003 class of the "40 Under 40." This honor is given by the Wichita Business Journal to recognize Wichita residents under the age of 40 who are making significant contributions to the area's economy and to the community. 

Awarded the "President's Award" in recognition for her service on the Wichita Bar Association's Diversity Action Plan Drafting Committee who worked to develop a Plan to promote diversity in the legal community in Wichita.  

Kansas and Wichita Women Attorneys Association

Society for Human Resource Management Member and Frequent Speaker

North Wichita YMCA, Advisory Board and Strong Kids Campaigner of the Year

Dress For Success Wichita, former President and Vice President

The Independent School, Board of Trustees 2011-2017