Clients look to Kat for answers regarding labor and employment matters.
An assertive advocate, Kat represents clients in a variety of matters, including discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related conflicts. Thanks to her prior work with labor organizations, Kat also has an extensive background in arbitration and negotiation. With ever-expanding litigation costs, she understands that alternative dispute resolution is vital to obtain favorable outcomes with limited expense.
Kat’s experience representing labor organizations also allows her to provide clients with invaluable insight regarding internal union strategy on a variety of topics, including organization efforts, unfair labor practice charges and grievance handling. She is adept at assisting employers in navigating union relations when dealing with difficult situations, including workforce reductions, plant closings and relocations.
Kat knows no litigation is good litigation: she places a heavy emphasis on proactive counseling and makes it a priority to spot potential issues before they occur. She has drafted and presented training materials on a variety of topics, including Family Medical and Leave Act compliance, grievance investigation and workplace violence. Kat also assists clients with strategic planning, policy drafting and contract administration to limit risk and liability.