Caroline Fitzgerald Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States

Promoted to Associate position after graduating with Juris Doctorate. Represented business clients in labor and employment law matters and advised on claims. Additionally, worked with school districts and other educational entities on legal and governmental compliance issues.• Researched and analyzed legal precedent and authored memoranda related to labor law, including compensation, overtime exemptions, disability eligibility/accommodations, employee termination, scope of benefits, sexual harassment, and retaliation.• Built trust and rapport with clients by discussing cases, providing guidance, and explaining complex legal matters in a clear, concise manner.• Negotiated terms of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and maintaining the status quo of union contracts. • Developed policies related to discrimination based on gender, disability, and sexuality, including transgender student athletic participation.• Prepared notices of appeal, due process complaints, and documentation for challenges to administrative decisions. • Represented educational organizations on changes to legal compliance related to COVID-19.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States

Coordinated various legal research activities and drafted documents related to education law.• Drafted, negotiated, and executed special education service agreements.• Researched and resolved disputes between clients and third parties regarding COVID-19 guidance and requirements. • Collaborated in responding to third party vendor applications for Board approval. • Developed Board policies to improve risk management practices.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Assisted with tax returns for corporations and partnerships by researching and reporting on state and local tax laws.

New York, Ny, United States

Assisted with investigations of the purchases and sale of fraudulent goods. Prepared and fulfilled subpoenas, including review of protected intellectual property. Prepared memoranda on legal updates for internal compliance. Drafted resolutions for Board meetings.

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Researched Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements. Drafted and reviewed employment acquisition and pay-to-play broadcast agreements. Assisted with restructuring of corporate entities after mergers.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Selected to return to the firm to complete a summer law clerk position, including drafting memoranda on SEC rulings, creating investment strategy and tax disclosures, and researching investment adviser regulations.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Hired as an investment management analyst and paralegal responsible for supporting cases related to SEC securities filings. Drafted resolutions and prepared presentation materials for Board meetings.

Fort Washington, Pa

Performed research and review of intellectual property agreements. Gathered data and created spreadsheet and database elements for tracking and maintaining licensee rights, terms, and effective contract renewal, pricing, and maintenance strategies.

Newark, De

Selected, based on interview and academic achievement, to work with University professors and policy staff. Conducted extensive research and authored related abstracts for publication in the Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly, the nation’s largest computerized catalog of elder abuse literature. Met with federal and state government officials on current policy issues and procedures for policy making.

Philadelphia, Pa

Acted as a resource outside Domestic Violence Intake Unit at Family Court for persons filing Protection From Abuse requests. Answered questions regarding legal terms and provided information on resources available.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Observed courtroom proceedings and reported on judgments for reference by legal staff. Developed resources, including research, website management, and coordination of information between offices. Staffed telephone intake and counseling services, including fielding client calls, directing clients to resources available and/or appropriate personnel.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Policy