Sherida Colvin Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Practiced law primarily in the areas of labor and employment, immigration and commercial litigation. Represented clients against allegations of employment discrimination and other Title VII claims, retaliation, ADA violations, wrongful discharge, employment-related torts, immigration violations, legal malpractice and breach of contract. Performed internal investigations. Drafted employment agreements, employment handbooks, employment policies, confidentiality agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, position statements, relevant pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery documents, demand letters and offer letters. Counseled clients on personnel policies, restrictive covenants, ADA issues, Title VII compliance issues, FMLA issues, drug/alcohol testing and wage and hour issues. Presented at various seminars to educate clients on employment and immigration related practices. Served on committee for recruiting and placement activities.

Performed research, writing, and analysis regarding the certification of teachers, special education services, bilingual education services, and state and federal constitutional issues. Assisted in the investigation and prosecution of charter schools’ compliance and/or non-compliance with state laws. Drafted Attorney General Opinions pertaining to education issues. Attended and participated in court and administrative hearings related to education and teacher certification issues.

Drafted Appellee Brief to the Arizona State Court of Appeals, Division II. Researched, organized and drafted discovery documents and dispositive motions. Researched, analyzed and briefed legal topics concerning water and power law. Tracked and summarized recent United States and Arizona State Supreme Court decisions. Evaluated new client files to identify relevant legal issues and begin client advocacy.

Assisted constituents experiencing problems with federal agencies. Communicated with federal agencies regarding constituent complaints to achieve problem resolution. Researched and analyzed problem resolution strategies to improve the relationship between federal agencies and constituents. Organized and evaluated casework activity and reports. Coordinated community events and projects. Hired, trained and managed students participating in the Internship Program.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: Student Bar Association, President 2002-2003; Women Law Students Association, President 2001-2002; Domestic.

B.S., Political Science

Dean’s List Arizona State University Regent’s Scholarship Recipient Government Policy and Research Award Recipient