Partner

• Jan 2021 - Present

Associate

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

Food Integrity Campaign Counsel

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

Represented food industry whistleblowers in both the public and private sectors, and practiced before federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition to work with whistleblowers, assisted activists and nonprofit organizations to obtain government records under the Freedom of Information Act and other transparency laws. Drafted amicus curiae briefs on behalf of GAP regarding policy implications of anti-whistleblowing laws. Represented food industry whistleblowers in both the public and private sectors, and practiced before federal courts and administrative agencies. In addition to work with whistleblowers, assisted activists and nonprofit organizations to obtain government records under the Freedom of Information Act and other transparency laws. Drafted amicus curiae briefs on behalf of GAP regarding policy implications of anti-whistleblowing laws.

Associate Attorney

• Jul 2013 - Apr 2015

Participated in all stages of litigation, including complaint/answer, substantive motions and discovery and participated in arbitrations, including preparing grievants for direct examination and cross examination. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding relevant law, including federal and state wage and hour law, the Affordable Care Act, varied agency regulations and requirements under the NLRA. Conducted client intake interviews and advised partner on the merits of potential cases… Show more Participated in all stages of litigation, including complaint/answer, substantive motions and discovery and participated in arbitrations, including preparing grievants for direct examination and cross examination. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding relevant law, including federal and state wage and hour law, the Affordable Care Act, varied agency regulations and requirements under the NLRA. Conducted client intake interviews and advised partner on the merits of potential cases. Submitted unfair labor practice claims and supporting position statements to the regional offices of the NLRB. Composed correspondence to union clients, opposing counsel, judges, and agency attorneys and investigators. Presented legal analysis and advice, both in writing and orally, at client symposia. Show less Participated in all stages of litigation, including complaint/answer, substantive motions and discovery and participated in arbitrations, including preparing grievants for direct examination and cross examination. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding relevant law, including federal and state wage and hour law, the Affordable Care Act, varied agency regulations and requirements under the NLRA. Conducted client intake interviews and advised partner on the merits of potential cases… Show more Participated in all stages of litigation, including complaint/answer, substantive motions and discovery and participated in arbitrations, including preparing grievants for direct examination and cross examination. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding relevant law, including federal and state wage and hour law, the Affordable Care Act, varied agency regulations and requirements under the NLRA. Conducted client intake interviews and advised partner on the merits of potential cases. Submitted unfair labor practice claims and supporting position statements to the regional offices of the NLRB. Composed correspondence to union clients, opposing counsel, judges, and agency attorneys and investigators. Presented legal analysis and advice, both in writing and orally, at client symposia. Show less

Law Fellow

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

Responsible for arbitrations, including conducting direct examination, cross examination and settlement talks. Participated in administrative proceedings, court trials and bargaining negotiations. Investigated and conducted interviews for employee grievances and unfair labor practice claims. Researched and provided recommendations on federal and local policies related to immigration reform, health and safety laws and anti-discrimination law. Represented Union in presidential, senatorial and… Show more Responsible for arbitrations, including conducting direct examination, cross examination and settlement talks. Participated in administrative proceedings, court trials and bargaining negotiations. Investigated and conducted interviews for employee grievances and unfair labor practice claims. Researched and provided recommendations on federal and local policies related to immigration reform, health and safety laws and anti-discrimination law. Represented Union in presidential, senatorial and local campaigning in Wisconsin, including direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment and poll monitoring. Co-authored ABA Conference paper on access rights for contractor employees. Show less Responsible for arbitrations, including conducting direct examination, cross examination and settlement talks. Participated in administrative proceedings, court trials and bargaining negotiations. Investigated and conducted interviews for employee grievances and unfair labor practice claims. Researched and provided recommendations on federal and local policies related to immigration reform, health and safety laws and anti-discrimination law. Represented Union in presidential, senatorial and… Show more Responsible for arbitrations, including conducting direct examination, cross examination and settlement talks. Participated in administrative proceedings, court trials and bargaining negotiations. Investigated and conducted interviews for employee grievances and unfair labor practice claims. Researched and provided recommendations on federal and local policies related to immigration reform, health and safety laws and anti-discrimination law. Represented Union in presidential, senatorial and local campaigning in Wisconsin, including direct voter contact, volunteer recruitment and poll monitoring. Co-authored ABA Conference paper on access rights for contractor employees. Show less

Judicial Intern

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

Reviewed cases before the Fourth Circuit and provided recommendations on the state of the law. Drafted bench memoranda on criminal and civil issues. Reviewed cases before the Fourth Circuit and provided recommendations on the state of the law. Drafted bench memoranda on criminal and civil issues.

Law Clerk

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Drafted and edited memoranda concerning relevant labor law, such as fiduciary duties and minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Evaluated rules and regulations pending before the National Labor Relations Board. Researched and drafted attorney conference papers on employee speech and organizer access rights. Provided legal assistance to organizers and drafted briefs and motions for litigation. Drafted and edited memoranda concerning relevant labor law, such as fiduciary duties and minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Evaluated rules and regulations pending before the National Labor Relations Board. Researched and drafted attorney conference papers on employee speech and organizer access rights. Provided legal assistance to organizers and drafted briefs and motions for litigation.

Law Clerk

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

Researched and drafted various legal documents including demand letters and interrogatory responses. Prepared inter-office memoranda to summarize legal issues, including criminal law, wrongful death claims, and medical malpractice, for firm’s partners. Attended and participated in client interviews and criminal trial. Researched and drafted various legal documents including demand letters and interrogatory responses. Prepared inter-office memoranda to summarize legal issues, including criminal law, wrongful death claims, and medical malpractice, for firm’s partners. Attended and participated in client interviews and criminal trial.

White House Correspondent

• Jun 2004 - Sep 2004