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Dear Friends, We are delighted to share NELA’s 2021 Ad Gallery, which showcases the NELA members, law firms, Affiliates, and other organizations whose generous support this year is fueling our efforts to empower workers’ rights attorneys, promote a fair judiciary, and advocate for laws and policies that level the playing field for workers. As we do each summer, the NELA community gathered for three days in June for our Annual Convention. Being virtual did not stop us from Raising The Bar For Workers’ Rights. NELA is stronger than ever as we work together to realize a future in which all workers are treated with dignity and respect; workplaces are equitable, diverse, and inclusive; and the well-being of workers is a priority in business practices. A high point of each Convention is our Annual Gala, which amplifies NELA’s voice in DC and builds our influence everywhere we can make a difference for workers. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the more than 230 Gala sponsors who have contributed nearly $265,000 to further our Amicus, Judicial Nominations, and Legislative & Public Policy Programs. NELA had the privilege this year of honoring three members for their inspiring contributions to our community: Janice Goodman (NY), one of NELA’s leading lights and a pioneer in the field of plaintiffs’ employment law, has had an impressive and storied career successfully litigating many important Title VII class actions on behalf of women and minorities. Her contributions are immeasurable, from serving as general editor of NELA’s three-volume treatise, Employee Rights Litigation: Pleading and Practice, to leadership roles as a NELA board member, vice president, and founding member of NELA/ New York. Megan O’Malley (IL) is recognized for her powerful leadership as Co-Chair of NELA’s Judicial Nominations Committee since 2014. As one of our staunchest advocates for a fair and independent judiciary, Megan has led our charge for experiential and demographic diversity on the federal bench for many years. Kira Fonteneau (AL) received NELA’s inaugural Spotlight Award recognizing inspiring leadership and commitment to justice for workers. She serves on the NELA-Alabama Board and was on the faculty of NELA’s Race And National Origin Discrimination In The Workplace seminar. She is the President of the Alabama Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union and serves on the Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners. We salute the entire NELA community of workers’ rights attorneys for another incredible year of strong advocacy for workers. We are proud to stand alongside you in the pursuit of justice. The Board & Staff of the National Employment Lawyers Association 3
Stop Workplace Injustice We stand with NELA and its members in fighting for employee rights.
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Scorpion: The Official Marketing Services Partner of NELA Put your firm in front of the people who need your representation most. With nearly 20 years of experience helping employment law firms reach their goals, Scorpion understands your specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. As part of our partnership with NELA, you get: – A $500 credit toward digital advertisements when you sign up – A free market analysis to understand how to make themost of opportunities in your local market – A consultation on potential areas for improvement in your marketing strategy
“I owe a great deal of our growth to Scorpion's help and their assistance with organic and paid advertising. It's truly a pleasure to work with Scorpion.” E R I C P I N E S Pines Federal Law Firm
We applaud NELA’s steadfast commitment to fight for workers’ rights and the advancement of workplace equality. “When the work doesn’t seem worth it, and change seems just out of reach: out of our willingness to push through comes a tremendous power…use it.” —Stacey Abrams
Employment Lawyers & Advocates for Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity * Sexual Harassment—What To Do When It’s You * Complaint Resolution: Proactively Addressing Discrimination * Negotiation of Protective Employment and Separation Contracts * Demanding and Securing Equal Pay * Confronting, Combatting, and Eliminating Gender Biases Sue Ellen Eisenberg & Associates, P.C. Sue Ellen Eisenberg & Kerry K. Cahill 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 145 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304 (248) 258-5050 * www.seelawpc.com
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AARP Foundation and NELA Together in Defending Workers’ Rights
Over its 60-year history, AARP Foundation has helped millions of low-income older workers earn a living through its job training, development, and placement programs, such as the Senior Community Service Employment Program, Back to Work 50+, and Work for Yourself@50+. We complement that work with vigorous legal advocacy through our litigating arm, AARP Foundation Litigation (AFL), which advocates on behalf of older workers for systemic change in federal and state courts across the nation.
AARP Foundation is proud to have Dara Smith on NELA’s Board of Directors and Laurie McCann as NELA’s Age Discrimination Practice Group Chair. We look forward to working together with NELA and its members to level the playing field for workers in the years to come.
Contact us about trial & appellate ADEA,
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We appreciate our partnership with NELA and its members, which has led to our filing successful lawsuits and amicus briefs together in dozens of age discrimination, employee benefits, and other cases over the years.
Senior VP for Litigation
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VP for Litigation (employment & consumer)
Dara S. Smith
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Protecting workers of every age has never been more important.
AARP Foundation applauds and supports NELA’s efforts to:
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Stephen R. Bruce Law Offices 1667 K Street NW Suite 410 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 289-1117
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A Year of Zoom Mediations
We have made it through a year of Zoom mediations. Thank you for scheduling me for your upcoming mediations. Virtual or in person.
RESERVE A DATE ON AMY’S ONLINE MEDIATION CALENDAR
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“Workers deserve to know that somebody is in their corner.” Barack Obama LEADING ADVOCATES FOR EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTICUT FOR OVER 40 YEARS
AT GARRISON, LEVIN-EPSTEIN, FITZGERALD & PIRROTTI, P.C., WE BELIEVE THAT THE PRACTICE OF LAW IS ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE. That is why the common link across our numerous practice areas is our emphasis on representing individuals. Whether people have been subjected to wrongful termination in their workplace, investigated by law enforcement, or injured in an accident, they deserve justice. That is why we do what we do.
Congratulations to NELA and this year’s honorees on their extraordinary work. Representing workers in wage & hour lawsuits nationwide. https://getmansweeney.com/
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TRUSTED ADVOCATES. PROVEN RESULTS. REAL PEOPLE. It takes a team of specialized employment lawyers to cover today’s Wisconsin employment laws, and it takes a trusted association to support that team.
Our continued support to the National Employment Lawyers Association ensures expert legal training and resources to all attorneys of workers’ rights. It’s an investment in the future of promoting fair judiciary, laws, and policies through a united organization.
Together, we’ll continue to advocate for Wisconsin’s workers and jobs. Hawks Quindel is proud to be home to many of the state’s most sought-after employment lawyers—all committed to delivering results. We’ve built our business on our hard-earned record for success in both individual and class-action lawsuits. We are proud of our reputation as smart, ethical, and effective attorneys.
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Haynes and Haynes is pleased to recognize our Birmingham colleague, Kira Fonteneau, whose commitment to civil rights and civil liberties serves as a beacon to us all as we continue our struggle to secure justice for workers. Congratulations, Kira, on being the recipient of NELA’s Spotlight Award. 17
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NELA makes us smile (along with a little ice cream)! The Kasters featuring Joellen, Genevieve and Eileen Kaster
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Advocates for Workplace Fairness
Outten & Golden is pleased to support NELA and the “Raising the Bar for Worker’s Rights” 2021 Annual Convention We join in congratulating the awardees: our friend and colleague Janice Goodman and Megan O’Malley and Kira Fonteneau
We congratulate tonight’s NELA honorees for their inspiring contribution to the cause of justice for workers. Janice Goodman M. Megan O’Malley Kira Fonteneau
Getting Justice is our Strength.
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Do not follow where the path may lead. Go Instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson In memory of our founder PAUL TOBIAS who blazed the trail for NELA to follow. His spirit will always be with us.
JANICE GOODMAN NEW YORK, NEW YORK 212-869-1940 jg@janicegoodmanlaw.com
Raising the Bar For Workers’ Rights! ~ Congratulations 2021 Annual Gala Honorees
Janice Goodman Kira Fonteneau & Megan O’Malley
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I am “much obliged” for what NELA does for workers.
For our Founder, Paul H. Tobias. You live on each day in the work we do. The Team at NELA and The Institute
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Raising the Bar with NELA
We are proud to support NELA in its efforts to raise the bar for workers’ rights.
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In Memory of Douglas B. Huron Correia & Puth honors Doug Huron, a visionary advocate for the rights of employees who leveled the playing field for women and people of color. Doug won recognition of stereotyping as sex discrimination for Ann Hopkins at the U.S. Supreme Court and Vernell Sullivan at the DC Court of Appeals, a case that established perhaps the most expansive reading of actionable retaliation anywhere. Doug’s written and oral advocacy were unmatched, powerful, and incisive. He was also a great and thoughtful friend. We offer thanks for Doug, and sorrow for his passing, to his wife, Amy Wind, his children, and his partners at Heller Huron Chertkof and Salzman.
Correia & Puth represents employees in litigation involving discrimination and retaliation under federal and state law. We also represent sexual assault survivors and coaches and educators confronting retaliation in violation of Title IX, and transgender clients experiencing discrimination in health care and other settings. Correia & Puth, PLLC | 1400 16th Street, NW – Ste. 450 | Washington, DC 20036 202.602.6500 | www.correiaputh.com
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Wage & Hour Litigation Specialists We serve clients throughout the U.S. from our office locations in Kansas City and St. Louis. Some notable results: •
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Citizens Financial Group, Inc., et al. Litigation. Six class/collective actions filed in federal courts in the N.D. Illinois, W.D. Pennsylvania, E.D. Pennsylvania, District of Massachusetts, E.D. New York, and Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia. Alleged failure to pay assistant managers and tellers overtime pay. Court approved settlement for $11.5 million.
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Gillespie Sanford LLP… Celebrates our tireless NELA colleagues for their dedicated work in this past year of unprecedented challenges… Keep up the good work!
Gilbert Employment Law, P.C. honors the legacy of Joseph V. Kaplan and the many contributions he made to protecting the rights of federal employees Gilbert Employment Law, P.C. is thrilled to welcome Edward H. Passman and Andrew J. Perlmutter from Passman & Kaplan, P.C., a premiere law firm representing plaintiffs for more than three decades Joe Gillespie, Hal Gillespie, & Jim Sanford
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In honor of NELA’s founder & our friend, we will run the Tobias 5K from our offices. If anywhere near Dallas, grab your running shoes and join us!
1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 900 • Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 301.608.0880 We represent government and private-sector employees in all matters relating to civil rights in the workplace Brandey Pemberton (Legal Assistant)
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Goldstein, Borgen, Dardarian & Ho Barry & Sandy Goldstein Salute the Leaders of NELA and thank them for their commitment to advancing equality and justice in the American workplace
We join with the entire NELA community in honoring Janice Goodman, M. Megan O’Malley, & Kira Fonteneau who have raised the bar for us all with their incredible advocacy for workers—CONGRATULATIONS! Maff Caponi, Christie Coffey, Andrew Eckhous, Ryan Estes, John Higgs, & Austin Kaplan
155 Grand Avenue, Suite 900 Oakland, CA 94612 510.763.9800 www.gbdhlegal.com Plaintiffs’ Complex & Class Action Litigation Wage & Hour Disability Access Voting Rights Consumer Rights Employment Discrimination Qui Tam Litigation Housing Rights
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Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
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The Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association is a 501(c)(4) organization comprised of over 300 lawyers who regularly advise and represent employees in employment and civil rights disputes. MWELA is the local chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association, a national organization of more than 3,000 lawyers dedicated to the advancement of employee rights.
With over 700 attorneys, we have the resources to support NELA’s mission of worker rights and advocacy. We fight for clients’ full and fair compensation and damages, both in our cases and those we’re handling with referral and co-counsel partners.
As advocates for employee rights and civil rights, we work to protect the rights and privileges of employees in both the private and public sectors of the Washington metropolitan area workforce. We are dedicated to promoting workplace fairness and the right of employees to work in an environment free of discrimination.
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Let us not overlook vital things, because of the bulk of trifles that confront us. - Emma Goldman
We must develop huge demonstrations, because the world is used to big dramatic affairs. They think in terms of billions … Nothing little counts. - A. Philip Randolph
The Board of Directors and the members of NELA-Illinois We learned many years ago that the rich may have money, but the poor have time.
congratulate the recipients of this year’s awards
- Cesar Chavez
Megan O’Malley
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Janice Goodman Kira Fonteneau Please visit us at www.nela-illinois.org and check out our new website! We especially invite you to listen to our new podcast at https://employeetolawyer.com/ Lawyers Serving the Public Interest | murphypllc.com
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We are proud to belong to this great family of lawyers dedicated to vindicating employees’ rights. And a special shout-out to NELA/NY’s very own Janice Goodman, who has broken barriers and mentored generations of employee advocates. Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP Strategic Employment Lawyers
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Villegas Carrera, Inc. is proud and honored to stand alongside NELA as they celebrate 35 amazing years of working on behalf of workers. Felicidades! _____________________________________________________________________________ We represent workers and conduct workplace investigations and trainings in English and in Spanish throughout California with offices in San Francisco and the North Bay. www.e-licenciados.com www.vcworkplacesolutions.com _____________________________________________________________________________ 48
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With deepest appreciation for the hard-working, creative and inspiring team of advocates at NELA and The Institute:
Butler & Harris want to thank a fellow Texan, John Wenke, for hitting the nail on the head. Miss you and can’t wait to see everyone next year in San Francisco _________ Kathy Butler and Margie Harris
Alicia Battle Laura M. Flegel Karen Maoki Pedro A. Valverde
Christy England Leah A. Hofkin Lauren McCormick Ashley O. Westby
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We Applaud NELA and the 2021 Gala Honorees
ALEXANDER MORRISON + FEHR LLP Employee Jus�ce.
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Trial + Appellate Counsel for Employment & Civil Rights Matters
Congratulations, NELA! Here’s to the next 35 years! 447 Center Street Manchester, CT 06040 (860) 646-5606
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When your rights are in question there should be no doubt about who is representing you.
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We salute Janice Goodman, Megan O’Malley and Kira Fonteneau!!! YOU HAVE ACHIEVED SO MUCH! Jan, You are remarkable! We are so proud of you and thrilled to have you as our inspirational friend, colleague, and mentor!
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Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’ Eleanor Roosevelt EISENBERG & SCHNELL LLP The Woolworth Building 233 Broadway, Suite 2704 New York, New York 10279 212 966.8900 eisenbergschnell.com
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The pandemic, the valiant efforts of working people over the past 15 months, and the 2020 election—all of these reminded us again of the lesson workers have taught us for decades: Solidarity!
Employment Law Demands Tough Attorneys With more than forty years experience, Hammons, Hurst & Associates is one of the nation’s leading firms specializing in employment law.
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With deepest appreciation and respect for my colleagues in the fight for workers’ rights and for all front-line workers. Mark E. Hammons, Sr.* and Amber L. Hurst
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Areas of Practice Employment Law Sexual Harassment Disability Discrimination Age Discrimination Race Discrimination Gender Discrimination Pregnancy Discrimination Overtime Pay Wrongful Termination Family Medical Leave Act
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In Memory Of Paul H. Tobias With deepest gratitude, Leah A. Hofkin
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HERE TO HELP
NELA MEMBERS!
Helping to ensure fairness in the workplace by supporting important cases to protect employee rights.
“When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree.” – Vietnamese Proverb
Interest-Free Grants for EMPLOYMENT Litigation Expenses
The Chet Levitt Fund is committed to ending employment discrimination by providing financial and other support for important employent rights litigation. CHET LEVITT, an attorney at the Washington, DC firm of Cashdan & Kane, was deeply committed to his work in employment and civil rights law. In 1996, a senseless act of violence took his life. Chet’s friends and family created the Chet Levitt Fund for Employment Law to honor his life and work in pursuit of equal rights in the workplace.
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Chet Levitt Fund for Employment Law 2502 CLIFFBOURNE PLACE NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009 PHONE: 202-862-4330
With deepest gratitude and admiration for our founder, Paul H. Tobias. Thank you for sharing your vision, intellect, and kindness with us. - Karen Maoki
For more information or to apply, visit:
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Helping Workers With Disabilities for 25 Years
We are pleased and honored that NELA is “Shining the Spotlight” on one of our members – Kira Fonteneau. Kira’s dedication to justice for workers and her contributions to the civil rights community, nationally and locally, is a model for all lawyers.
https://exchange.nela.org/nelaga/home President -Teresa S. Mills
President Elect – Tamika Sykes
Secretary - Julie Oinonen
Immediate Past President – Kris Orr Brown
Treasurer - Dean Fuchs
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The New Hampshire Chapter of NELA will so miss hearing Paul Tobias shout out "NEW HAMPSHIRE!," at the Call of the States opening NELA's annual conventions.
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So, this year we roar, "PAUL TOBIAS! Your inspiration, boundless energy, enthusiasm for workplace justice and attorney camaraderie live on. Thank you for NELA!"
OELA
Oklahoma Employment Lawyers Association
Leaders in Protecting Employee Rights
Raising the Bar For Workers’ Rights
Oklahoma Employment Lawyers Association is an organization of lawyers on your side for employment matters. Please visit our website at www.oela.org
NELA St. Louis
OELA is a non-profit organization that has the purpose of furthering the education of and sharing resources with the attorneys who practice employment law, specifically Plaintiff’s cases.
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Pollins Law Firm
Creating great futures
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“Attack at will!” - George Washington (Paul Tobias) Banding together with our fellow NELA warriors in fighting for justice. Keep the faith.
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NELA, Thank you for all you do!
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SCHALL & BARASCH, LLC Salutes NELA In Its Unrelenting Commitment To Raise The Bar For Workers’ Rights And Celebrates Janice Goodman, Megan O’Malley And Kira Fonteneau For Their Inspiring Contributions To Our NELA Community And The Cause of Justice In The American Workplace. Schall & Barasch, LLC Employee Rights Advocates
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Congratulations Janice Goodman and Megan O'Malley! Jeffrey Neil Young, Esq. Solidarity Law 9 Longmeadow Rd. Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110 jyoung@solidarity.law 207-844-4243
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Bantle & Levy congratulates NELA on another year of supporting workers' rights!
We toast to...
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William H. Ewing Arbitrator
In memoy of Paul H. Tobias who raised the bar and the next generation. -Carmen Comsti
Personal Injury • Employment Law
510 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119
701 Brazos Suite 900 Austin, TX 78701 512-346-7077
(215) 247-8807 william.ewing@verizon.net
www.crewsfirm.com
Exceptional Legal Services Lead To Exceptional Results Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C., one of the largest plaintiffs’ law firms in New Jersey, advocates for employees whose rights have been violated in the workplace. Our team of exceptional lawyers has prevailed in cases that have altered the landscape of the state’s discrimination and employment law.
Vigorous advocates represent employees in a wide range of legal matters: • Discriminatory harassment • Sexual harassment • Wrongful termination • Retaliation • Severance and noncompete agreements • Contract, partnership and shareholder disputes
Attorney Irene Bossack
Helping Employees Navigate Workplace Hurdles 800-218-5719 empowerlegalgroup.com
Practicing in CT, NY and MA
25 Main Street, Suite 104 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: 551-245-8894 www.njemployeerights.com
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Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC Celebrates NELA’s first 35 years and looks forward to the future. Edward J. Feinstein Joel R. Hurt 429 Fourth Avenue Law & Finance Building Suite 1300 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 www.fdpklaw.com
2100 West Loop South Suite 1125 Houston, TX 77027
We congratulate Jan Goodman on a well-deserved honor for all she has done to advance workers' rights.
Hartley Michon Robb Hannon is pleased to support the Annual NELA Gala Congratulations to all of the 2021 honorees
(And for sticking with the Mets through thick and thin-mostly thin).
(832) 834-3210 Barbara@ GardnerEmploymentLaw.com GardnerEmploymentLaw.com
BOARD CERTIFIED
Texas Board of Legal Specialization LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
25B Vreeland Road, Suite 207 Florham Park, NJ 07932 (973) 695-7777 www.greensavits.com
Hartley Michon Robb Hannon LLP 155 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA 02210
CONGRATULATIONS NELA for your hard work and advocacy
PATRICK M. FLYNN Attorney & Counselor at Law 1225 North Loop West, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77008 (713) 861-6163 office (713) 961-5566 facsimile pat@pmfpc.com Board Certified Labor and Employment Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization Fellow-The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Inc. Fellow-ABA & Texas Bar Foundations 86
Karla Gilbride
Holland & Associates PC
Senior Attorney Public Justice, PC
1620 L Street, NW Suite 630 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 797-8600 kgilbride@publicjustice.net
We help employees, and former employees with legal matters like discrimination based on race, religion and sexual orientation.
1429 Madison Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 901-278-8120 www.hollandattorney.com
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Cheri L. McCracken Attorney at Law McCracken Law Office 705 E. Coronado Road Phoenix, AZ 85006 (602) 231-0595 cherimccracken@gmail.com
5620 Old Bullard Rd. Suite 115 Tyler, TX 75703 903-412-3788
www.hommelfirm.com http://talk-sense.com/
Law Office of David Lichtenstein, LLC www.lichtensteinlaw.com
THANK YOU TO NELA FOR YOUR GREAT WORK ON BEHALF OF WORKING MEN AND WOMEN!
LAW OFFICE OF DEBORAH H. KARPATKIN
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NEYHART, ANDERSON, FLYNN & GROSBOLL
Deborah H. Karpatkin Attorney at Law 99 Park Avenue Suite 2600 New York, NY 10016-1503 (646) 865-9930 deborah.karpatkin@karpatkinlaw.com www.karpatkinlaw.com
Wrongful Termination Lawyer, Sexual Harassment Lawyer & Discrimination Lawyer Proudly Serving Portland ME, Kittery ME, Ogunquit ME, Brunswick ME & Augusta ME
1 Granny Smith Ct., Ste. 3 Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 937-3257 lawofficeofguydloranger.com
William J. Flynn Richard K. Grosboll Benjamin K. Lunch Lois H. Chang Tanisha M. Arata Cassie M. Peabody 369 Pine Street, Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94104-3323 Tel: (415) 677-9440 neyhartlaw.com
The Firm continues to represent Workers, Retirees, Labor Unions, and Employee Benefit Trust Funds.
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Congratulations to NELA’s Fierce Warriors for Workplace Justice: Janice Goodman, Megan O’Malley and Kira Fonteneau.
Representing Employees, Employers, and Executives in Houston and Harris County
We are so grateful for all that you have done on behalf of NELA, its members and employees everywhere!
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515 Houston, TX 77046 713-352-3433
-Nina Pirotti
www.eeoc.net
Andrew Schmidt Law PLLC
Patricia A. Podolec Attorney at Law
Creative thinkers. Savvy litigators. Counselors and advocates.
10601 S. Western, Suite 119 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Phone: 405-703-4431 PPodolec@Podoleclaw.com
Wage Justice for Workers 505 Montgomery Street, Suite 1125 San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 653-1733 renakerhasselman.com
111 West Washington Street Suite 1110 Chicago, IL 60602 312-609-6611 simmonsgill@gmail.com
97 India Street Portland, ME, 04101 (207) 619-0884
www.maineworkerjustice.com
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Law Offices of Catherine Simmons-Gill, LLC
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Specializing in Representation and Consultations for Civilian & Federal Employees for over 40 years
THOMAS A. WARREN LAW OFFICE, P.L.
Terminations, Appeals, RIFs,Discrimination, Disabilty, Harassment & Retaliation
Post Office Box 1657 Tallahassee, FL 32302 (850) 385-1551 tw@twarrenlaw.com
THANKS TO NELA FOR ALL YOU DO. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Tommy Warren
Member ELBRIDGE W. SMITH SMITH HIMMELMANN AAL, ALC TOPA Fnancial center, Suite 311 745 Fort Street Honolulu. Hawaii 96813 Tel: 808-523-5050 shlaw@hawail.rr.com
wwww.shlaw.us
Geraldine Sumter Attorney at Law
Partners Tommy Strelka and Leigh Strelka
We concentrate our skills on cases involving the rights of employees in the workforce. 119 Norfolk Avenue, SW Suite 330, Warehouse Row Roanoke, VA 24011 Phone: (540) 283-0802
www.strelkalaw.com
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Ferguson Chambers & Sumter, PA 309 E. Morehead Street Suite 110 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 375-8461 gsumter@fergusonsumter.com www.fergusonsumter.com
Thanks, NELA! Congratulations Janice, Kira & Megan! www.jbryanwoodlaw.com
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GLENN FELDMAN GLENN FFELDMANN DARBY & GOODLATTE
37 Campbell Avenue S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 540-224-8000
Paul Beers Attorney
3900 Montclair Road Suite 1 # 130937 Birmingham, Alabama 35213 Office: (205) 871-7567
www.glennfeldman.com
sonyaedwardslaw.com
Employee Rights Law “Here’s a health to them that’s awa.” -R. Burns
Committed to Excellence Employment and Business Litigation Cambridge, Massachusetts www.BennettandBelfort.com
Unlawful Termination • Discrimination • Workers’ Compensation Unpaid Wages/Overtime • Whistleblower Claims • Harassment Medical Leave Disputes Disability Accommodations FREE CONSULTATION
Peter Thompson, Esq. Chad Hansen, Esq. Lisa Butler, Esq. Adrienne Hansen, Esq. Allan Townsend, Esq Barbara Lelli
To our friends and colleagues who are no longer with us, you are always in our hearts.
874-0905
www.MaineEmployeeRights.com
Bill Day
92 Exchange Street Portland, Maine 04101 23 Water Street Bangor, Maine 04401 Statewide Practice
Allen Law Firm
EMPLOYMENT, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND LITIGATION SOLUTIONS N. Sue Allen 4701 Altamesa Blvd., Ste. 2M Fort Worth, TX 76133 (817) 926-5005
2111 Wilson Blvd #700 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 791-9087
Thank you to NELA Founders, including Paul H. Tobias
www.erlichlawoffice.com
David L. Cooper
Kelly Quigley Applegate Employment Attorney and Workplace Investigator 415-308-2975 www.kellyapplegatelaw.com
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Attorney at Law 208 Third Avenue North Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 256-1008 dcooper@cooperlawfirm.com
Gotham Center 28-07 Jackson Ave., 5th Fl. Long Island City, NY 11101 www.theduggerlawfirm.com Tel: (646) 560-3208 95
Joseph Gebhardt 5904 Osceola Road Bethesda, MD 20816 (202) 295-7340
Maria A. Fox Esq. Employment Law Mediations Arbitrations Independent Investigations Video Meditiations (via Zoom)
85 Exchange St., 4th Floor Portland, ME 04101 (207) 775-3101
Kudos to NELA Colleagues for Keeping up the Fight for Justice!
http://www.mittelasen.com/fox/fox.html
Vicki K. Horne
Nicole Daller
Investment Recovery. Employment Resolution. Effective Guidance for Professional Employees www.hornedaller.com Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Serving Employees and Executives with Advice and Litigation Support
Jamie S. Franklin Supervising Attorney The Civil Litigation The Civil Litigation Clinic Chicago-Kent College of Law C-K Law Group 565 West Adams Street, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 906-5048 (direct) www.civillitigationclinic.com
Law Office of Anne Glennon 3440 Court Street 2nd Floor Plymouth, MA 02360
(774) 283-4706 www.anneglennonlaw.com
HOUK LAW FIRM Employment Law Services
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 3050 Houston, TX 77046 713-352-1100 www.mybackwages.com
Robert E. McKnight, Jr. Marek, Griffin & Knaupp 203 N. Liberty Street Victoria, Texas 77901 (361) 573-5500
(480) 569-2377 houklawfirm.com Tempe, Arizona
Passionate representation of employees in employment disputes and negotiations Andrew S. Golden 321 Main Street Farmington, CT 06032 860-678-4430 email: asg@agoldenlaw.com web: www.agoldenlaw.com Fairness at Work!
FRUMKIN & HUNTER LAW PC ELIZABETH E. HUNTER - WILLIAM D. FRUMKIN MAGDALENA PERLMAN Labor & Employment Law and ERISA/Employee Benefits Offices in White Plains, NY and Goshen, NY
frumkinhunter.com
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The Law Offices of Jason Han congratulates Megan O’Malley and thanks her for her leadership of NELA’s Judicial Nominations Program.
73 W Monroe Street Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60603 872-201-0088 jasonhanlaw.com
Law Offices of Susan Jewell 7225 S.W. Burlingame Ave. Portland, OR 97219 (503) 244-4880 sjewell@sejlaw.net
Muller Law, LLC Chip Muller
47 Wood Avenue Barrington, RI 02806 (401) 256-5171 www.chipmuller.com
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www.msiegellaw.com (312) 878-3210
1629 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 262-8959
www.zuckermanlaw.com
Rosemary Orsini Orsini Law LLC P.O. Box 935 Littleton, CO 80160 (303) 514-7777
Greg Rich Dobson, Berns & Rich, LLP 5017 Washington Place, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63108
Law Offices of Carol G. Silverman
Congrats to the 2021 Gala Honorees! Proud to be part of the NELA Family. -Ashley Westby
(314) 621-8363
790 Frontage Road Suite 407 Northfield, IL 60093 847-850-0101 cgs@employedlaw.com
grich@dbrstl.com
#I whistleblowers We defend the brave individuals who shine a light on the illegal and fraudulent conduct of corporations, healthcare facilities and government.
Hollie Wieland 2 N. Cascade Avenue, Suite 1250 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 471-1984 (800) 994-1984 www.searsassociates.com/attorneys/hollie-wieland/
Holding these entities accountable for their corrupt behavior, protects us all.
303-592-5900 | www.whistleblower-attorney.com
Salt Lake City, Utah: 801-359-4169 Boise, Idaho: 208-336-1788 www.utahjobjustice.com www.idahojobjustice.com
Clayton Wire • Whistleblower Partner • Clayton.Wire@OMTrial.com
Glen C. Shults Attorney At Law 959 Merrimon Avenue Suite 204 Post Office Box 18687 Asheville, NC 28804 (828) 251-9676 shultslaw@bellsouth.net
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“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing
The Phoenix-based employment and labor law firm of
because he could do only a little.” (E. Burke). Honored to
Lubin & Enoch, P.C. supports NELA’s mission of empowering
serve with NELA in any way we can!
workers’ rights attorneys, promoting a fair judiciary, and advocating for laws and policies that level the playing field
Bracker & Marcus LLC
for workers.
Remembering and honoring NELA founder Paul Tobias,
Thank you, NELA, for all that you do
who advanced workplace justice and made us all better
in supporting members advocate for their clients’
lawyers.
employment rights.
Brian East
Howard Mark Fine
Here’s to another year of Magnificent work! Thank you
Hello to all our colleagues in NELA working for justice.
NELA for being a platform where we can help each other and
Hope the year finds you and your families healthy and
advance the rights of workers! Congratulations Honorees!!
prosperous in 2021.
Joyce L. Collier, Greenblatt, Pierce, Funt & Flores, LLP
Best, Bob and Doris Truhlar
Thank you NELA for all your hard work.
Thanks to NELA for promoting dignity in the workplace.
Rachel McElroy, McElroy Law Firm
Lisa R. Sahli, Attorney at Law, LLC
Proud to be part of this group striving for workers’ rights.
Congratulations NELA! Keep up the great work!
Lenore C. Garon
Best regards, Merle
We are excited to announce that Lynn Feiger and Justin Plaskov have joined a new firm this past year
Proud to support NELA’s mission of economic justice.
and have a new website at coloradoemployeerights.com. Betsy Rader Law LLC , Cleveland, OH