Leigh regularly represents employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies in matters involving allegations of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, workplace torts, and noncompetes.
Leigh litigates complex employment claims under federal and state statutes, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL), and the nondiscrimination and wage/hour laws of many states. She represents a broad spectrum of employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC).
Leigh provides clients with employment counseling related to workplace issues including hiring, discipline, harassment and discrimination, medical leaves, and disability accommodations. She has experience assisting employers with internal investigations of claims of discrimination and harassment.
Additionally, Leigh is a member of the firm's Higher Education practice and provides litigation and counseling services to colleges and universities.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
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