PROMINENT ASSIGNMENTS
Second-chaired a residential construction trial resulting in an over $65,000 Judgment for client.
Assisted lead counsel throughout a three-week, multi-defendant employment discrimination case.
Obtained summary disposition for an automotive supplier in a $2 million religious harassment case.
Obtained summary judgment for an automotive manufacturer in a multi-million dollar disability discrimination case.
Defended employer in a state administrative action involving employee�s vacation pay during plant shutdown.
Represented employers in federal and state court with respect to unlawful discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and breach of contract claims.
Counseled employers and public universities on compliance with the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, which is also known as Proposal 2.
Counseled marine transportation company in a compliance review conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs.
Drafted federal contractor's Affirmative Action Plan in compliance with Executive Order 11246.
Drafted key portions of an employee handbook for a large manufacturing corporation and counseled corporation on employment practices.
Engaged in post-judgment actions including garnishments, liens and creditor's examination.
Represented information services company in breach of contract and negligence action involving the International Fuel Tax Agreement.
Represented small construction company in construction lien foreclosure lawsuits.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, B.S. 2003 (with honors)
Boston College Law School, J.D. 2006
- Student Attorney, Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau
- Regional Semifinalist, Frederick Douglass National Moot Court Competition