Thomas J.Wybenga
Partner
Labor & Employment
twybenga@seyfarth.com
Tom is an employment lawyer who is laser-focused on learning his clients’ business and culture as context for his legal advice.
More About Tom
For more than 20 years, Tom’s practice has focused exclusively on employment law. He oversees and litigates federal and state employment cases across the country, as well as defending companies in federal, state, and local agency charges. Tom also leads internal investigations for his clients and daily provides business-practical advice and counseling regarding the broad spectrum of legal issues arising in the workplace.
- JD, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Recipient of US Department of Education FLAS Fellowship to the Universiteit van Amsterdam
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Civil Law Practicum and European Union Law - BA, Calvin College
Dean’s List (1985-1989)
Awarded Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal from Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Washington
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
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- American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
- Washington State Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
- Calvin University, Board of Trustees
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF, Seattle Guild), Board of Trustees
- Make-A-Wish Foundation, Trustee and Corporate Council Member
- Netherland America Foundation, member
- Willamette Sailing Club, member
“(Tom) has the innate ability to balance business realities with legal compliance. He listens in order to fully understand the perspective of his clients and then works towards a solution that allows for varying degrees of risk tolerance. His appropriate use of humor helps put people at ease and takes the sting out of what can often be a painful process for employers.”
—Client feedback
"Tom understands our company culture and processes. He offers advice specifically tailored to our needs and does not adopt a 'cookie cutter' approach. We appreciate his practical guidance." —Client feedback
Tom is an employment lawyer who is laser-focused on learning his clients’ business and culture as context for his legal advice.
More About Tom
For more than 20 years, Tom’s practice has focused exclusively on employment law. He oversees and litigates federal and state employment cases across the country, as well as defending companies in federal, state, and local agency charges. Tom also leads internal investigations for his clients and daily provides business-practical advice and counseling regarding the broad spectrum of legal issues arising in the workplace.
- JD, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Recipient of US Department of Education FLAS Fellowship to the Universiteit van Amsterdam
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Civil Law Practicum and European Union Law - BA, Calvin College
Dean’s List (1985-1989)
Awarded Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal from Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Washington
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Related Services
Related Key Industries
Blogs
Related News & Insights
- American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
- Washington State Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
- Calvin University, Board of Trustees
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF, Seattle Guild), Board of Trustees
- Make-A-Wish Foundation, Trustee and Corporate Council Member
- Netherland America Foundation, member
- Willamette Sailing Club, member
“(Tom) has the innate ability to balance business realities with legal compliance. He listens in order to fully understand the perspective of his clients and then works towards a solution that allows for varying degrees of risk tolerance. His appropriate use of humor helps put people at ease and takes the sting out of what can often be a painful process for employers.”
—Client feedback
"Tom understands our company culture and processes. He offers advice specifically tailored to our needs and does not adopt a 'cookie cutter' approach. We appreciate his practical guidance." —Client feedback