Kevin T. Mackin recently joined Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms, as a member of its Labor & Employment Law Practice Group.
Mackin serves as defense counsel for employers facing allegations under federal statutes like Title VII and the Family and Medical Leave Act, Michigan’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights and Whistleblower Protection acts, and other accusations of discriminatory practices.
His practice includes defending his clients in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Michigan Civil Rights matters involving allegations of discrimination, as well as in claims alleging wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation and politically motivated employment decisions.
Mackin has successfully represented several metropolitan Detroit cities and townships in employment matters involving significant public scrutiny and criticism. Armed with years of high-pressure defense experience and an extensive trial record, he provides his clients with legal options ranging from risk mitigation to full-scale trial defense. Mackin also has extensive experience consulting and collaborating with employers to draft employment agreements and training documents that ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements.
Prior to his career as a labor and employment attorney, Mackin served as a criminal defense attorney in Southwestern Michigan, including as lead trial counsel in several notable homicide and narcotic trafficking cases.
Mackin received his master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2024. He received his law degree in 2018 from University of Toledo College of Law and his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in 2010.
Established in 1913, Plunkett Cooney is a leading provider of business and litigation services to clients in the private and public sectors. The firm employs attorneys in Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Columbus, Ohio and eight Michigan cities.
