Miller Johnson Welcomes Seth Filthaut to the Employment and Labor Practice Group
Detroit, MI – March 25, 2026 – Miller Johnson is pleased to announce that Seth Filthaut has joined the firm’s Detroit office, further strengthening its commitment to providing practical, business‑focused legal counsel to clients across Michigan and beyond.
Filthaut joins Miller Johnson as part of the firm’s Employment and Labor Practice, where he will work closely with employers on a wide range of workplace issues. His addition reflects the firm’s continued investment in expanding its employment and labor capabilities to meet evolving client needs.
“Seth is a strong addition to our team,” said Leigh Schultz, chair of Miller Johnson’s Employment and Labor Practice. “He brings a thoughtful, solutions‑oriented approach to client service and a clear understanding of the challenges employers face in today’s complex regulatory environment. We are excited to welcome him to Miller Johnson.”
At Miller Johnson, Filthaut will collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions tailored to each client’s business objectives. The firm’s Employment and Labor Practice advises employers on compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution, with a focus on proactive strategies that support long‑term success.
Prior to joining the firm, Filthaut was the Director of Human Resources at Birmingham Public Schools. In this role, his responsibilities included district-wide HR operations, labor strategy, collective bargaining, investigations, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. His role included negotiations with multiple unionized employee groups, administering discipline, managing grievances, advising on contract interpretation, and supporting district operations through policy development, workforce planning, and cost-saving initiatives.
Before entering public education leadership, Filthaut held HR and labor relations roles at multiple Fortune 500 companies. In these positions, he managed labor relations for large, unionized workforces represented by the UAW and USW, handled complex grievance and arbitration matters, conducted workplace investigations, administered discipline up to and including discharge, and led workforce actions such as large-scale layoffs and recalls.
Miller Johnson is a full-service firm providing legal counsel to businesses and individuals in corporate matters, employment and labor law, litigation, employee benefits, and private client representation including estate planning and family law. Since 1959, Miller Johnson has been Michigan-based and has served clients worldwide.
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