Betsy Lawrence

Betsy Lawrence is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law, specializing in labor and employment law. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Kansas and a J.D. with honors from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She also earned a Certificate in Professional Mediation from Cornell University.

Professional Experience:

• Former Chief Labor Counsel at Boeing, managing labor law matters for global operations.
• Prior role as Chief Labor and Employment Counsel at Honeywell International Inc., overseeing labor issues worldwide for a $6.3B division.
• Experience as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor and at Shook, Hardy & Bacon.

Teaching & Expertise:

Teaches Employment Discrimination and Labor Law. Recognized for expertise in labor arbitration, NLRB proceedings, and corporate labor strategies. Authored contributions to legal treatises and frequently lectured at ABA conferences.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
• Senior Editor of The Fair Labor Standards Act (Bloomberg BNA).

Labs/Teams:

Active in advising on labor compliance and corporate restructuring, though no formal lab affiliation is explicitly noted.