Jessica focuses her practice on labor and employment law, partnering with clients to create and maintain productive workforces.
Jessica works with clients to improve employee morale, reduce turnover, and minimize the risk of litigation. While Jessica advises employers on compliance with a range of state and federal employment laws, she is particularly experienced in guiding clients through the ADA accommodation process, FMLA leave, employee discipline issues, drug testing policies, and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
When litigation occurs, Jessica aims to resolve disputes through mediation and arbitration when feasible but also has experience defending clients in federal and state court. Jessica has handled both individual and class action lawsuits involving allegations of:
- Race, age, gender, and disability discrimination
- Breach of restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements
- Sexual harassment
- Violations of Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, and related state laws
- Wage and hour violations
- Wrongful termination and unpaid wages
- Violations of state medical marijuana laws
Jessica represents a broad spectrum of clients including construction companies, hospital systems, manufacturing companies, private schools, health care providers, international banks, pharmaceutical companies, small businesses, global retailers, and automobile dealerships. Jessica is known for developing meaningful partnerships with clients and dedicates herself to understanding each client’s unique needs.