Sean Monson is the chairperson of the firm’s Employment, Labor & Immigration Law practice teams. He defends employers against discrimination and wrongful termination claims, represents clients in non-compete cases and advises clients regarding best practices to avoid litigation in the future.
Sean A. Monson
Employment & Labor Practice Area Co-chairperson Shareholder Salt Lake CityLehiSt. George
Capabilities
Biography
Sean A. Monson focuses his practice in employment counseling and litigation and real estate litigation and transactions. He has represented several large and small Utah businesses in litigation matters involving claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, covenants not to compete, WARN Act disputes, OSHA infractions, and labor disputes. He has represented title companies, businesses and individuals in real property transactions and litigation matters involving boundary, ownership, title insurance and priority of interest lawsuits. He has also represented companies in multimillion dollar real estate purchase and sale transactions as wells as lending, development and leasing agreements. He has appeared before planning commissions and city councils on behalf of real estate developers regarding entitlement and zoning disputes throughout the Wasatch Front. He is the current chair of the Bountiful City planning commission.
Experience
Motion to Limit Damages Leads to Favorable Settlement in Mining Dispute
Served as legal counsel for a Canadian mining company in a breach of contract case brought by a former executive. Filed a successful motion to limit damage claims, which was granted just before trial. This strategic move resulted in a significantly reduced settlement amount compared to initial demands.
Representing Dental Client in Collective Action
Representing a dental software company in a collective action brought by independent contractors.
Defended Against Claims of Discrimination
Represented an Israeli company against claims of religious discrimination, disability discrimination and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, among other claims.
Accomplishments
Academic
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1995)
Brigham Young University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1992)
Professional
Listed in Best Lawyers in America
Recognized as member of Utah’s Legal Elite by Utah Business magazine for multiple years in both employment and real estate.
Associations
Professional
Chair, Real Estate Section of the Utah State Bar
Member, Executive Committee, Litigation Section of the Utah State Bar
On the Board of the Northern Utah Human Resource Association
Community
Member of Board of Directors, Davis County Citizens Committee Against Violence
Volunteer, Davis County Attorney’s Office Protective Order Project
Insights
Articles
Employment Law Update, May 22, 2025
Employment Law Update, December 5, 2024
Employment Law Update, November 13, 2024
Employment Law Update, June 27, 2024
Employment Law Update, January 11, 2024
Employment Law Update, August 10, 2023
Employment Law Update, March 16, 2023
Black Lives Matter, My Body My Choice, Make America Great Again: The Thorny Path of Navigating Political Speech at Work
Presentations
Parsons Behle & Latimer's 37th Annual Employment Law Symposium
I Have Seen This Movie Before . . . But I Am Not Sure How it Ends This Time
Winning the Case Before it Starts: Investigations, Documents and Lawyers
What’s Not to Like About Social Media in the Workplace?
The Current Status of DEI and What it Means for Your Business
No Non-Competes for Exempt Independent Contractors
SE Idaho SHRM Half-Day Employment Law Conference
Regulatory Hot Topics
Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence and the New HB 324
Parsons Attorneys to Present at SHRM Annual Employment Update
Remote Work in the Post-Pandemic Era
New Sharks in the Water: FLSA Collective Actions
Everything You Want to Ask Your Lawyer But Are Afraid to Ask
Common Mistakes and Horror Stories
Credentials
Licensed
Utah
Education
University of Michigan Law School
