Employment Defense for Employers
When a demand letter or agency charge arrives, employers need a practical assessment of the exposure and a plan. I advise companies on employment disputes with attention to the legal risk, business priorities and options for resolution.
Claims and early response
I handle employer defense involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour and wrongful-termination claims. Work can include investigation of the underlying facts, response strategy, negotiation and resolution.
Experience from both sides of the client relationship
My background combines employment defense training at Proskauer with service as Etsy’s Deputy General Counsel and Global Head of Labor & Employment. I understand the pressure on the legal team and leadership when a sensitive dispute affects the business.
A coordinated approach
I am admitted in New York and work with local counsel where needed for matters in other jurisdictions. The engagement’s scope and any additional counsel needs are addressed for the particular matter. Contact me promptly about a demand or charge and identify any response deadline in the intake conversation.
Based in New York. Matters involving other jurisdictions are coordinated with local counsel where needed.
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