Manager, Legal Affairs

• Jun 2021 - Present

Associate

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

Draft offer letters, executive employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, separation agreements and general releases, master service agreements, cease and desist letters, termination letters, and confidential settlement agreements, which often include IP ownership, non-compete/non-solicit, and non-disclosure provisions Advise clients on employee recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and termination decisions, including assisting in nationwide RIFs, as well as counsel on issues related to protected leaves of absence, COVID-19 protocols and contact tracing, wage & hour compliance, and unemployment compensation issues Consult with human resource departments and inside legal counsel to draft company handbooks, standalone policies, and best practices as well as conduct workplace investigations into allegations of employee misconduct Provide sensitivity and management training for prevention of sexual harassment and discrimination claims Defend employment matters involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and PHRA as well as other federal, state, and local fair employment statutes Litigate matters involving misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information under the DTSA and PUTSA as well as disputes involving post-employment restrictive covenants and injunctive relief Represent employers in class collective actions, single-plaintiff lawsuits, and administrative audits alleging violation of the FLSA, MCA, PMWA and various other federal and state wage & hour laws Prepare pleadings, motions, and written discovery as well as conduct and defend depositions related to the aforementioned litigations Show less

Legal and Government Affairs Intern

• May 2016 - May 2018

Worked alongside Dolphins General Counsel to draft a variety of documents, including vendor/service, corporate partnership, and sponsorship agreements as well as consent waivers and sweepstakes/contest promotions Drafted the organizations’ Business Codes of Conduct and reviewed the Stadium Practices and Procedures Handbook to advise as to SAFETY Act Compliance Aided in the due diligence and drafting of the organizations’ stadium naming rights agreement with Hard Rock Review work product and consult with other departments to advise as to any potential legal exposures Represented the Dolphins at various civic, corporate, and legal events, such as games and charitable fundraisers Show less