L. Evan Van Gorder
Employment Counsel at Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Admitted to Practice Law in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
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Experience
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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400 - 500 Employee
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Employment Counsel
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Sep 2018 - Present
Works closely with Commission leadership, senior management, human resources, and operations staff to develop solutions to complex legal and business challenges, particularly in the areas of labor and employment law. Oversees a Fair Employment Practices Committee responsible for investigating claims of employment-related discrimination. Oversees requests for religious and disability-related accommodations. Drafts and reviews proposed changes to policies and employee handbooks. Drafts and reviews contracts and lease agreements. Responds to Right-to-Know Law requests and subpoenas for Commission records. Defends the Commission before employment discrimination agencies. Represents the Commission at unemployment compensation hearings. Oversees and directs the efforts of outside counsel in their defense of the Commission in employment-related litigation. Show less
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Ogletree Deakins
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Attorney
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2018
Represented employers in federal and state court employment litigation, class and collective actions, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. Defended clients in investigations by government agencies such as the EEOC and state equivalents, OSHA, and the DOL. Conducted internal corporate investigations of discrimination, harassment, fraud, and other forms of employment misconduct. Counseled companies on litigation avoidance and implementing policies that conform with the various federal, state and local employment statutes and laws. Reviewed and updated employment contracts, policy and procedure manuals, and employee handbooks. Show less
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Duane Morris LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Attorney
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Sep 2009 - Nov 2011
Handled a diverse range of commercial litigation matters including nursing home negligence, construction, and asbestos cases. Supported partners and senior associates by assisting with pre-trial, arbitration, mediation, and trial strategies. Defended numerous discovery motions in State Court. Collaborated directly with clients to set expectations and achieve client goals. Handled a diverse range of commercial litigation matters including nursing home negligence, construction, and asbestos cases. Supported partners and senior associates by assisting with pre-trial, arbitration, mediation, and trial strategies. Defended numerous discovery motions in State Court. Collaborated directly with clients to set expectations and achieve client goals.
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Education
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2006 - 2009
Roger Williams University School of Law
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2002 - 2006
Hobart College
BA, Environmental Studies -
Western Reserve Academy
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