Ryan Heiden

Ryan Heiden is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. where he focuses his practice on school law and public sector labor and employment issues.

Ryan helps public sector employers navigate and minimize risk with respect to a wide-range of complex and sensitive labor and employment issues by providing employers with trusted and practical guidance. Ryan routinely provides counsel related to anti-discrimination practices, employee medical issues, wage and hour matters, internal investigations, employee discipline, and crisis management. He also serves as principal negotiator during collective bargaining and handles numerous other labor relations issues. He is also adept at navigating Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Public Records Laws, as well as unique issues related to public safety employees and police and fire commissions.

Ryan also advises school districts on board policy, pupil issues, expulsions, and other issues specific to school districts such as Title IX, FERPA, and constitutional rights