Farrah Rifelj

Farrah Rifelj is a partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, where she plays a significant role in the Labor and Employment Relations Practice Group. Her expertise lies in employment counseling and litigation, with a focus on issues such as discrimination, noncompetition, and compliance with Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) .13

Throughout her career at Michael Best, Farrah has held various positions, including a six-year tenure on the firm's Management Committee and four years as Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She has also served as Associate General Counsel for three years. Farrah is recognized for her successful litigation in areas like discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and noncompetition agreements, representing clients in both state and federal courts .14

In addition to her legal practice, Farrah is a noted speaker at industry seminars and has contributed numerous articles on employment law topics. She was honored with InBusiness magazine’s “40 Under 40 Award” in 2015, highlighting her impact in the legal field .12