Vernée C. Pelage advises and represents management in a range of labor and employment matters.
Before joining Littler, Vernée represented municipalities and private entities in cases involving civil rights claims, breach of contract, and personal injury, among other matters. Her career began in private practice, at a busy midsized firm where she represented municipalities, school districts, public authorities, and public officials throughout the State of New York. Her work there included employment discrimination, employee disciplinary matters, civil rights defense, and education matters. She also advised companies on best practices in the employment context.
While attending St. John’s University School of Law, Vernée received numerous awards and honors, including the St. Vincent De Paul Economic Justice Clinic Award, the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Economic Justice Clinic, and the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Copyright Law. She was also a Ron Brown Scholar and a founding member of the school's Coalition for Social Justice.
Focus Areas
Discrimination and Harassment
Education
Bar Admission
Courts
