Sheryl Powers Email & Phone Number

U.S. Eeoc

Provided legal advice on complicated and novel issues that arise in charges of employment discrimination in 53 field offices across the country; reviewed Supreme Court decisions, proposed legislation, regulations, guidance and policies to determine their impact on the Commission’s statutory mandates, existing policies with respect to Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA, and nationwide charge processing procedures; met with high level officials of the Commission and other government agencies regarding complex legal matters with nationwide impact; presented the effect of Commission’s views on Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA issues to various staff, including high level senior executives; presented the provisions and impact of newly enacted legislation on nationwide charge processing and investigations to various staff, including high level field senior executives; prepared written analyses on complicated legal and procedural matters that affect nationwide charge processing and investigations; won numerous awards, including the Chair’s Excellence in Leadership Award, two Chair CORE Awards and numerous Chair Organizational Awards.

Washington, D.C.

Analyzed and advised on litigation, policy, legal, administrative and managerial matters. Represented the Office of General Counsel in mediations, public speaking engagements, agency meetings and meetings with other federal agencies. Analyzed cases under consideration for filing in court and cases in litigation. Advised on strengths and weaknesses of cases and recommended options for successful resolution. Prepared reports on Office of General Counsel litigation and accomplishments. Represented the Office of General Counsel on the Strategic Enforcement and Litigation Workgroup; assisted in formulating the Strategic Enforcement and Litigation Plan; prepared reports on the progress of implementing the Chair’s priorities in the plan. Analyzed relevant data and authored the "Study of the Litigation Program: FY 1997 – FY 2001." Chaired committee to analyze ADA lawsuits in eastern U.S. division in aftermath of Sutton. Chaired EEOC Headquarters Local Partnership Training Committee for two years, bringing in renowned civil rights speakers to present various viewpoints to EEOC staff.

Washington, D.C.

Oversaw all legal matters in the Office of the Chair, and supervised the attorneys in the Chair's Office. Legal matters included analysis of cutting edge cases recommended for litigation,legal policy documents submitted for approval, and federal sector cases containing novel legal or policy issues. Also analyzed the draft regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Briefed the Chair on these matters and advised the Chair on which actions to take.

U.S. Eeoc

Reviewed and analyzed cases recommended for litigation, policy documents submitted for approval, and federal sector cases with novel issues. Researched and wrote memoranda analyzing legal precedent and recommending action on novel legal issues. Briefed the Commissioner and advised on how to cast his vote. Researched and wrote memoranda on background issues encompassed in the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act, and assisted the Commissioner in the negotiations of the ADA provisions.

Washington, D.C.

Managed numerous employment discrimination cases in active litigation involving complex issues under Title VII, EPA and ADEA. Managed several cases involving labor law, joint employer/labor pension funds, and composition of collective bargaining units. Researched, wrote and argued civil motions. Responsible for client contact, retention of experts, and settlement negotiations. Represented clients in oral arguments before U.S. federal courts; second chaired employment discrimination trial. Conducted and defended depositions and propounded written discovery. Prepared witnesses for depositions and for trials. Researched and wrote legal memoranda analyzing substantive civil rights issues, labor law matters, and federal civil procedural interpretations. Oversaw the work of junior associates and legal assistants. Founding member of the Associates' Committee.

Jd, International Law, Emploment Discrimination, Labor Law

Activities and Societies: Note Editor, Yearbook of International Studies, Author of "Reciprocity: New Trade Barrier?"; Winner of the Eric.

B.A., Honors In The School Of Communications, Double Major In French

Activities and Societies: Graduated magna cum laude, Honors Program. Double major in Communications and French. Received Honors award.