About

I previously represented employers in the defense of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations and the full range of employment-related claims. I have defended employers in trials regarding whistleblower, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, as well as workplace safety citations issued by federal OSHA plans, Michigan OSHA, Kentucky OSHA, and all other East Coast state OSHA plans. I also counseled companies on workplace health and safety matters, including worksite investigations, compliance, and safety and health procedures and plans.

In addition to this litigation practice, I counseled clients on a variety of employment issues, including decisions regarding adverse employment actions, harassment, retaliation, and compliance with state and federal employment laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD).

I have investigated and defended against citations in virtually every industry, including warehousing, utility, pipeline, construction, manufacturing, and retail. I have handled every stage of defending employers against OSHA, from representing employers throughout the initial inspection to trials and appeals. I am proficient in handling OSHA-related appeals before the OSH Review Commission and state and federal appellate courts, and develop novel arguments when necessary. My trial experience includes opening and closing presentations, preparing witnesses to give testimony, examining witnesses, and preparing and opposing pre- and post-trial motions and other submissions.

I also represented companies in a range of employee benefit litigation matters, including Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class actions. My experience includes defending class action claims challenging denial of benefits as well as the administration of 401(k) savings plans.

I also have experience litigating unfair competition matters on behalf of pharmaceutical, retail, and financial services clients.

Finally, I have a strong commitment to pro bono work.