Qualifications for Employee Relations/EEO Officer Investigated discrimination claims and directed remedial action for 16 years in preparation for trial. Lead the settlement of disputed claims of discrimination for less than 50% of their initial assessed risk value. While representing management and employees in employment law case in litigation achieved a 93% success rate. I am looking for a non-litigation position where I can utilize my counseling and investigation skills to help employers avoid litigation when possible or to ensure their positions are supported by adherence to proper procedure and documentation. Trained management and employees on their rights and responsibilities under the: ADA Title VII FMLA ADEA and state and local laws. Researched and advised management on the potential impact of new laws on employment policies and practices. Revised organizations employment policies and manuals to complied with new laws. Drafted initial employment contracts and manual for a start-up company. Reviewed affirmative action plans to ensure compliance. I have compiled 16 years of first hand-interviewing/investigative experience and reviewing documents for discrimination trials. Researched and composed simple and complex Investigative Reports for submission to management. Drafted position statements to support management's action to administrative agencies. Drafted legal documents to support management's position statements. Completed reviews and directed investigations of discrimination allegations and labor grievances performed by others to direct remedial action. Successfully represented parties in fact finding conferences before the EEOC and state agencies. Utilized alternative dispute methods to avoid litigation of grievances and claims. Adjudicated grievances and disciplinary cases. Issued written opinions on grievances and termination review cases. Defended disciplinary actions taken by management in appeals to the Civil Service Commission. Drafted preliminary risk assessment to assist management's decision to proceed to trial. Responded to complaints in litigation with answers or motions to dismiss. Conducted pretrial discovery by conducting depositions and gathering relevant documents and developing a theory of the case. Prepared lay witnesses for presenting direct and cross examination testimony. Lead attorney in jury and non-jury trials responsible for presentation of case. Completed deposition of expert witnesses and assisted experts in tailoring testimony for a jury. Facilitated all aspects of pre and post-trial settlement or mediation conferences. Career Highlights . Mastered depositions procedure for various experts, which were used to defeat summary judgment motions. Negotiated a class action settlement for 300 claimants that produced a $4M monetary award. Established a "nexus requirement" for reducing the benefits of older employees (EEOC vs. Mt. Lebanon). Established a precedent regarding benefits for older employees that was used by Congress to override a Supreme Court decision. Redirected Philadelphia City Solicitor's Office understanding of the administrative agency's procedures and philosophy. Served as acting Supervisory Attorney in supervisors absence. Trained church personnel on sexual misconduct and sexual harassment rules when working with children. Hearings Officer NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development . 2016

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