I am a seasoned labor and employment litigator with both private practice and in-house experience.As Assistant General Counsel III and Manager of the Labor and Employment Division, I oversee and/or handle all labor, employment, employee benefits, and immigration legal matters for DDMI and its affiliated plans and related corporate entities. In partnership with Human Resources and business leaders, my team ensures compliance with all applicable labor, employment, and immigration laws.I am admitted to the State Bar of Michigan, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. I also represent clients before the DOL, OFCCP, NLRB, EEOC, MDCR, AAA, FMCS, and JAMS. I have written various articles and frequently serve as a presenter on various labor and employment issues.Specialties: labor and employment law, civil rights, employment contracts, litigation, arbitration, employee and labor relations, wage and hour, FMLA, leaves of absence, accommodations, pre-employment and drug screening, employment policies, employee handbooks, and employee benefits.
Listed skills include Health Law, Litigation, Public Speaking, Arbitration, and 29 others.