Experience
Defense of Appeal of Unemployment Benefits Determination
Represented employer against complaint seeking judicial review of decision denying unemployment benefits. Drafted and argued appeal, resulting in judgment affirming underlying denial.
Finding of Lack of Probable Cause on Discrimination Claim Affirmed on Appeal
Represented hotel in preliminary hearing on appeal of claim alleging retaliation and discrimination based on sex, race, and color. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination affirmed determination of lack of probable cause.
Favorable Settlement of Religious Discrimination Claim
Represented employer against administrative charge alleging discrimination based on religion. Negotiated favorable settlement for client.
Obtained Favorable Ruling on Enforceability of Client’s Noncompete Agreement
Represented employer on motion for preliminary injunction concerning enforceability of noncompete agreement. Drafted opposition to employee’s motion, resulting in order finding that employee’s subsequent job would violate noncompete agreement with client employer.
Summary Judgment for Biopharmaceutical Company on Wage Law Claim
Represented biopharmaceutical client in defending against complaint by former employee alleging violation of Massachusetts Wage Act and breach of contract. Briefed and argued motion for summary judgment, resulting in judgment for client on all counts.