Dealing with workplace issues from the Employer and Employee Perspective

Karen represents and counsels employers and employees in all aspect of employment law.

Her practice focuses on preventative employment strategies and the protection of workers when their rights have been violated.

Karen’s numerous years of law firm experience and management side training bring a unique quality to the representation of both employers and particularly to employees. She has the ability to see both sides of the issue. Her knowledge is useful in determining and anticipating possible defenses and strategy tactics to anticipate.

She is an advocate in advancing employee rights and works tirelessly to resolve cases through negotiation, arbitration and mediation for disputes involving issues such as wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination (gender, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, national origin and race), wage and overtime issues, employment contracts, negotiation of severance packages or public sector employee issues. Further, Karen represents employees before administrative agencies.

Karen also advises employers on a wide range of employment issues, including training for workplace issues including sexual harassment and discrimination, supervisory skills, management skill building techniques, employee handbook, manuals, and policy statements and strategizes ways to reduce their risk of employment litigation and how to comply with state and local laws.

Her message is an emphasis on preventative practice and dispute resolution. Karen provides counsel on the businesses rights and options under labor and employment laws including representation in mediations, arbitrations, and litigation.