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Danny Bihrle is Senior Associate at Fredrikson & Byron (Minneapolis) specializing in labor and employment law, with a strong focus on wage and hour issues. He defends employers in single-plaintiff, class, and collective actions involving wage violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, leave and accommodation disputes, and OSHA matters. He also advises on compensation compliance, including minimum wage, overtime, incentive plans, and remote work pay. Danny frequently presents to legal and HR audiences on employment law trends and risk mitigation strategies. In addition, he leads initiatives on AI in employment law, guiding clients on ethical use of technologies like hiring algorithms and workplace monitoring tools. As part of the firm’s AI Litigation Subgroup, he balances innovation with legal safeguards. Danny also maintains a Federal Indian Law practice, advising tribal governments and businesses on employment, jurisdiction, gaming, and sovereignty issues.