Scott Schneider

Civil Litigation Experience

• Successfully handled multi-million-dollar labor arbitrations stemming from public school board's alleged breaches of union contracts connected to natural disaster.
• Obtained motion to dismiss on behalf of university in Title IX claim brought by disciplined student.
• Achieved motion for summary judgment for private university when former student sued for breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation following dismissal from university.
• Achieved denial of preliminary certification in national Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action on behalf of large, multi-state employer alleged to have not paid employees for required overtime.
• Obtained summary judgment in Section 1983 case on behalf of city government accused of discriminating against employees on the basis of race.
• Secured successful defense jury verdict in sexual harassment case involving employee allegations against national retailer.
• Secured successful defense jury verdict in age discrimination case involving multiple employees impacted by reduction in force.
• Achieved summary judgment in disparate impact Title VII case against multinational corporation.
• Achieved summary judgment on behalf of national health services provider in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) denials of benefits case.
• Successfully argued unfair labor practice charges in Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal stemming from shutdown of plant [Dorsey Trailers Incorporated v. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), 233 F.3d 831].
• Secured successful defense jury trial verdict in age discrimination/retaliation case involving local aircraft services company.

Program Review and Investigative Experience

• Conducted external investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against Division 1 college basketball coach.
• Led several Title IX compliance reviews on behalf of large public universities.
• Conducted review of private university's policies and practices regarding racial discrimination following multiple reports of discrimination.
• Provided comprehensive audit of threat-to-self protocols on behalf of private university following student suicides.
• Handled numerous investigations into allegations of sexual and other misconduct on behalf of private and public educational institutions.