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Expertise in all areas of the representation of management on employment law matters. Responsibilities include strategic advice to Board level executives on employment law and competition issues; supervision of complex litigation; disciplinary counseling; advice regarding the formation and application of Human Resource policies; creation, enforcement and interpretation of non-competition agreements; advice regarding corporate aquisitions; and the investigation of confidential workplace… Show more Expertise in all areas of the representation of management on employment law matters. Responsibilities include strategic advice to Board level executives on employment law and competition issues; supervision of complex litigation; disciplinary counseling; advice regarding the formation and application of Human Resource policies; creation, enforcement and interpretation of non-competition agreements; advice regarding corporate aquisitions; and the investigation of confidential workplace complaints. Extensive counseling experience on the requirements of workplace discrimination statutes, including the presentation of seminars on sexual harassment prevention, diversity training, and the recruitment process. Trial experience with Ernst & Young LLP as lead or sole counsel includes one state court jury trial, one state court bench trial, one administrative hearing and two arbitrations. Supervised outside counsel on one federal jury trial and twelve arbitrations. Prior trial experience as sole or lead counsel includes one federal jury trial, one federal bench trial, three state jury trials, and one administrative hearing. Show less

North American employment counsel. Focused on the integration of two previously separate companies, with the creation of new human resource policies, benefits plans, incentive compensation and stock grant programs. Provided advice to executive leadership on a daily basis on employment law and general corporate issues. Significant involvement in corporate risk management, including the implementation of a new client acceptance process. Daily involvement in negotiating client service and… Show more North American employment counsel. Focused on the integration of two previously separate companies, with the creation of new human resource policies, benefits plans, incentive compensation and stock grant programs. Provided advice to executive leadership on a daily basis on employment law and general corporate issues. Significant involvement in corporate risk management, including the implementation of a new client acceptance process. Daily involvement in negotiating client service and transaction agreements. Show less

Engaged in all facets of the representation of management on employment law matters. Left to join Cap Gemini as Associate General Counsel as part of a corporate transaction.

Represented the City of New York in federal and state court cases with primary focus on actions brought pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the New York Human Rights law. Responsible for all aspects of litigation, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and negotiating settlements. Trial experience with… Show more Represented the City of New York in federal and state court cases with primary focus on actions brought pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the New York Human Rights law. Responsible for all aspects of litigation, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and negotiating settlements. Trial experience with the City of New York includes one federal jury trial, one federal bench trial, three state jury trials, and one administrative hearing. Show less

Extensive involvement in diverse management oriented employment law practice. Investigated and prepared grievance arbitration cases, successfully trying one case in its entirety as well as segments of others. Investigated and prepared position statements on behalf of clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New Jersey State Division on Civil Rights. Successfully conducted an NLRA… Show more Extensive involvement in diverse management oriented employment law practice. Investigated and prepared grievance arbitration cases, successfully trying one case in its entirety as well as segments of others. Investigated and prepared position statements on behalf of clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New Jersey State Division on Civil Rights. Successfully conducted an NLRA representation campaign, defeating the organizing attempt of a Teamsters Local Union. Participated in collective bargaining negotiations. Advised clients on issues such as structuring workforce reductions, use of polygraphs, substance abuse and related testing, affirmative action and the creation of personnel policy manuals.Summer Associate, Law Clerk (June 1986 - May 1987) Show less

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Honor Society. Cardozo-Platzman Merit Scholar.

Ms, Industrial And Labor Relations

Activities and Societies: Awarded Full Graduate Research Assistantship

Ba, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Student Speaker at Commencement.