Renee Smith Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pa

Partner in the Labor and Employment Department, Co-Chair of the Higher Education Practice Group, Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee, Vice-Chair of the Hiring Committee, and member of the Management Committee.Represented national, regional, and local business entities and institutions of higher education in civil rights and employment matters involving claims under federal and state law. Extensive experience conducting internal investigations, including in matters where harassment and other forms of discrimination are at issue.Renee’s experience with discrimination matters for educational institutions included Title IX compliance and response, compliance reviews, investigation of sexual misconduct complaints, and responses to complaints and information requests from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).Frequently represented employers before federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on matters involving harassment, discrimination, whistleblower and retaliation, wage and hour, breach of contract, and wrongful termination claims. Experienced in counseling clients on a variety of workplace issues, including employee hiring, performance management and termination, reductions in force, creating and implementing policies, and drafting various employment agreements.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Defended employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful discharge claims in state and federal courts. Counseled clients on a variety of workplace issues, including employee hiring, performance management and termination, creating and implementing policies, and drafting various employment agreements. Conducted internal investigations and workplace trainings on applicable employment laws and regulations. Drafted and reviewed employer policies, procedures, and employee handbooks. Represented management in labor arbitrations addressing discharge and disciplinary matters.

Maple Glen, Pa

Founding principal of a real estate development company that focuses on providing affordable and workforce housing in underserved communities in Philadelphia.

Ambler, Pa

Practiced in all aspects of litigation, including employment, contract, and real estate related disputes. Represented employers in a wide variety of employment litigation, including cases involving allegations of retaliation, harassment, and discrimination based on race, age, gender, national origin, and disability status.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Certificate, Diversity And Inclusion