Experience

Lamb McErlane PC - Attorneys at Law

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  • Represent employers and individuals in a wide array of employment disputes, including wage and hour, trade secret protection, disability accommodations, whistleblower, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment litigation before United States federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and in arbitrations. • Counsel employers with a variety of legal issues including day-to-day compliance with major federal and state employment laws. • Represent Colleges and Universities in Title IX litigation and advising university administrators on risk mitigation, Title IX, the Clery Act, FERPA, and student conduct matters. • Litigate claims on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, small and large businesses, and municipalities in a wide array of employment, contract and tort-based disputes handling all aspects of the litigation, including trial, dispositive motion practice, deposing fact witnesses, consulting with and preparing expert witnesses, conducting settlement negotiations and appellate representation • Counsel professional sports league regarding executive compensation, sponsorship agreements, and acquisition of new entities • Represent leading insurance industry clients in coverage, bad faith, and reinsurance disputes, including with regard to, general liability, fiduciary liability, and other lines and coverages • Draft, analyze and negotiate transaction documents including partnership agreements, employment agreements, severance agreements, and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements I have experience in handling all aspects of civil litigation, including trial preparation, dispositive motion practice, deposing fact witnesses, consulting with and preparing expert witnesses, conducting settlement negotiations and appellate representation.



Lavin, Cedrone, Graver, Boyd & DiSipio

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Counseled client on issues of compliance with Title VII, ADA, and the ADEA in the administration of a national medical licensing examination • Acted as General Counsel to non-profit religious organization advising on issues of wrongful termination, wage payment litigation, sexual harassment, real estate transactions, Affordable Care Act compliance, trust and estate issues, and strategies to reduce their tax burden • Advised client to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations concerning lobbying activities and the creation of C6 organizations • Negotiated and draft domestic and international licensing agreements for client who produces software, textbooks, and other educational materials • Represented clients in arbitrations and motion hearings in state court and in administrative appeals before state agencies • Drafted pleadings, dispositive and other motions, briefs of various lengths and formats, settlement agreements, pretrial statements, and mediation statements in actions with seven figure demands • Negotiated settlements for insurance companies and self-insured clients in product liability, breach of contract, and general liability actions • Obtained favorable verdict after a bench trial in an action concerning a motor vehicle accident • Acquired a fire and casualty insurance company as personal client serving as coverage counsel and defending denials of coverage



SAP

• Germany
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Participated in meetings with Human Resource VPs to advise on litigation risks of specific employment actions • Drafted reports detailing the EEOC risk of terminating specific employees or placing employees on performance improvement plans • Conducted legal research on state and federal employment regulations and drafted state-by-state summary • Drafted cease-and-desist letters and software licensing agreements • Created comprehensive digest of intellectual property rights after a party files for bankruptcy in every jurisdiction



Villanova Moot Court Board

• Los Angeles, California

• Chairman

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Quarter-finalist at the National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition and written brief award recipient Quarter-finalist at the National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition and written brief award recipient



Delaware County District Attorney's Office

• Media, PA

• Certified Legal Intern

  • May 2011 - Jan 2013

  Argued on behalf of the Commonwealth in over 100 preliminary hearings bringing charges of Aggravated Assault, Arson, Theft, Burglary, DUI, and Possession of a Controlled Substance or Drug Paraphernalia Argued on behalf of the Commonwealth in over 100 preliminary hearings bringing charges of Aggravated Assault, Arson, Theft, Burglary, DUI, and Possession of a Controlled Substance or Drug Paraphernalia



Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Certified Legal Intern- Civil Justice Clinic

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Successfully represented clients in obtaining custodial rights over grandchildren Successfully represented clients in obtaining custodial rights over grandchildren



Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas

• Summer Clerk

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011



Villanova University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Manager- Men's Basketball

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2010

  • Recorded game statistics and published specialized book for Head Coach • Organized all team meals and (Including meals for players, coaches, athletic directors, and the University’s President) • Managed team practices daily • Provided direct assistance to all coaches with administrative and personal tasks • Organized recruiting visits • Arranged travel plans for coaches and staff • Coordinated and hosted team receptions (Selection Sunday, Holiday, Hoops Mania) • Oversaw Film Exchange correspondence with other Division I programs • Tutored Division I athletes with a 100% graduation rate under my tenure



Jay Wright Basketball Camp

• Villanova, PA

• Assistant to Camp Director

  • Apr 2007 - May 2010

  • Organized and distributed weekly and daily schedules and communicated all revisions to staff • Coordinated meals for over 500 campers at one time • Supervised dormitories with over 500 campers at night • Created camp contingency plans (rain facilities, injury, fire evacuation) • Oversaw camp store operations, including merchandise orders, inventory management and pricing • Created camp manual for future camp directors • Organized and distributed weekly and daily schedules and communicated all revisions to staff • Coordinated meals for over 500 campers at one time • Supervised dormitories with over 500 campers at night • Created camp contingency plans (rain facilities, injury, fire evacuation) • Oversaw camp store operations, including merchandise orders, inventory management and pricing • Created camp manual for future camp directors



United State Senate

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern for Senator Robert P. Casey Jr.

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Drafted briefing memo on special event for Senator Casey Researched current legislation and briefed Legislative Aide for Appropriations Attended Congressional hearings and wrote briefing memos for Legislative Correspondents Composed response letters for constituents in response to their concerns on specific issues Worked with Government agencies to assist constituents in resolving problems Sorted constituent correspondence Drafted briefing memo on special event for Senator Casey Researched current legislation and briefed Legislative Aide for Appropriations Attended Congressional hearings and wrote briefing memos for Legislative Correspondents Composed response letters for constituents in response to their concerns on specific issues Worked with Government agencies to assist constituents in resolving problems Sorted constituent correspondence



USA Basketball

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern/ Team Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Coordinated itineraries for coaches traveling from different parts of the country Organized all team and staff meals Managed "on the road" daily operations, including working with hotel and restaurants staffs in multiple cities Worked directly with Head Coach and assistants to resolve problems Managed team practices daily Coordinated itineraries for coaches traveling from different parts of the country Organized all team and staff meals Managed "on the road" daily operations, including working with hotel and restaurants staffs in multiple cities Worked directly with Head Coach and assistants to resolve problems Managed team practices daily