- Obtained cost-effective dismissal of claims involving FLSA and state discrimination law.
- Obtained prompt dismissal of race, color and national origin discrimination and retaliation case.
- Won appeal of disputed wage and hour matter concerning independent contractor and classification issue.
- Negotiated many public sector, multi-year collective bargaining agreements.
- Successfully defended public sector client in employment discrimination and retaliation cases before the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Successfully defended a public sector client at the state trial court and Supreme Court in an action seeking to enjoin a major project, resulting in a multi-million dollar construction project going forward.
- Successfully argued a New Hampshire Supreme Court appeal concerning employer’s earned time policy.
- Obtained summary judgment, and prevailed on appeal, in litigation involving public officials’ salaries.
- Arbitrated series of employee disciplinary matters on behalf of employer and obtained favorable rulings.
Liz has practiced in the areas of management-side employment law counseling and litigation since 1992. Liz’s client base ranges from private corporations to municipalities and counties. She works closely with HR professionals, management teams and in-house counsel to develop effective risk management strategies and cost-effective ways to avoid employment-related problems.
