Experience
Investigated Discrimination, Bullying Allegations Brought by Non-Profit CEO
Investigated allegations of gender discrimination, disability discrimination and bullying brought by a Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit against the Board of Director’s Chair and Vice Chair.
Negotiated Successor CBAs for Two Unions
Negotiated initial and successor collective bargaining agreements with two unions representing production employees at a newly constructed railroad car assembly plant.
Negotiated Plant Closure Agreement and Relocation of Union-Represented Manufacturing Facility
Negotiated a plant closure agreement regarding the relocation of a union-represented manufacturing facility to a non-union manufacturing facility in another state.
Successful Resolution in Noncompete Dispute
Following the grant of a motion for a preliminary injunction, successfully negotiated a resolution of a noncompetition dispute barring Plaintiff’s hire by a competitive entity.
Defended Hospital and Executive Against Sex Discrimination Claims
Defended a hospital and its Chief Executive Officer in state court against claims of sex discrimination by the Chief of Anesthesia against the CEO and the Chief of Surgery.
Defense Verdict for Major Restaurant Franchise in Eight-Day Disability Discrimination Trial
Obtained a defense verdict in an eight-day federal jury trial involving claims of disability discrimination against a major restaurant franchise and its general manager.
Multimillion-Dollar Settlement for Executive in Wage and Commission Litigation
Successfully represented a corporate executive in a federal court litigation concerning wage and commission payments which, following initial motion practice, resulted in a $2.4 million settlement for our client.
Obtained Arbitration Judgment in Excess of $7 Million, Upheld by VA Supreme Court
Obtained arbitration judgment in excess of $7 million on behalf of IT services company, after the defendants wrongfully terminated a contract with our client and conspired with former employees of our client to divert a multimillion-dollar government contract. Successfully represented our client before the Virginia courts in proceedings to vacate the arbitrators’ award, which was ultimately upheld by the Virginia Supreme Court.
Obtained Defense Verdict in Four-Week Federal Jury Trial
Obtained a defense verdict following a four-week federal jury trial concerning claims of sexual harassment and gender discrimination against a printing equipment manufacturer.
Successfully Resolved EEOC Class Action
Successfully represented IT services company in class action lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
