James works with organizations of all sizes to provide in-depth guidance on a broad spectrum of workplace issues, including such things as employment law compliance, human resources matters, best practices, liability exposures, workers’ compensation, etc. In addition to advising our clients, he writes articles on employment and risk management issues, and regularly conducts leadership, harassment, and legal compliance training for our clients’ managers and staff.

James has decades of experience advising employers and was a plaintiff’s attorney for many years before joining USI. He is a frequent speaker at trade shows and conferences and is a popular instructor at the University of Minnesota’s College of Continuing and Professional Studies. James received his law degree from University of Minnesota, and his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis.