Marlena defends employers, non-profit organizations and colleges and universities in workplace litigation and counsels clients through a wide range of complex employment matters. Marlena works with employers to ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
She advises clients in employment discrimination cases involving allegations of discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She also regularly represents businesses, non-profits and colleges and universities in discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.
Additionally, Marlena advises employers on day-to-day employment matters including operational decisions, termination decisions, reductions in force, wage and hour compliance and the protection of confidential and proprietary information.
Marlena has conducted multiple confidential investigations for employers, municipalities and institutions of higher learning, addressing complex and high-stakes workplace issues. Marlena is passionate about using the law to benefit her clients with strategic precision and practical insight.
