- Accessible Facilities and Services (ADA Titles II and III)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automotive
- Beer, Wine + Spirits
- Cannabis
- Corporate Espionage Response Team
- Employment Counseling
- Food + Beverage
- Government Claims + Investigations
- Hemp + Hemp Derivatives Industry
- Independent Contractor Misclassification + Compliance
- Labor + Employment
- Labor + Employment Litigation + Dispute Resolution
- Noncompete + Trade Secrets
- Traditional Labor
- Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D., 1992, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar; articles editor, Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems
- Tufts University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1988, political science and psychology
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Clerkships
- Hon. Shirley Wohl Kram, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- Speaker, “Artificial Intelligence in Mortgage HR: Transforming Talent, Compliance and Culture,” MBA’s Human Resources Symposium 2025, September 9, 2025.
- Speaker, “Beyond Difference: Jewish Ethics and the Art of Human Connection,” Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s Legal Professional Network, July 29, 2025.
- Speaker, “The First 100 Days: A Whirlwind of Activity,” HR & Employment Law Conference: Navigate the Ever-Changing Legal Landscape with Confidence, May 15, 2025.
- Panelist, “Navigating the AI Revolution: Crafting Effective Policies for Generative AI,” Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Greater Philadelphia Chapter — Women’s Summit, November 14, 2023.
- Speaker, “Navigating Your Parental and Personal Leave and Benefits,” NAWLMoms and NAWL Young Women Lawyers, May 17, 2023.
- Speaker, “A Hazy Landscape: Marijuana & The Workplace,” 2023 MEA HR & Employment Law Conference, May 18, 2023.
- Speaker, “Webinar: Rethinking BYOD Policies and Device Management after DOJ Revisions to Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies,” Troutman Pepper, December 15, 2022.
- Speaker, “Conducting Internal Investigations: Practical Tips and Considerations,” Troutman Pepper, December 6, 2022.
- Speaker, “Best Practices for Implementing and Maintaining Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Programs and Initiatives in Companies, Organizations and Law Firms,” Troutman Pepper, April 14, 2021.
- Speaker, “An Employer’s Guide to the Coronavirus,” West LegalEdcenter, March 30, 2020.
- Speaker, “Employer Planning for Coronavirus,” March 11, 2020.
- Speaker, “Looking Ahead at 2020’s Labor and Employment Hot Topics,” December 10, 2019.
- Speaker, “Who’s Taking Care of the Kids: Title VII, FMLA and Parental Leave,” September 25, 2019.
- Co-host, Hiring to Firing Podcast.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Performance Review Tips From ‘Severance’,” Law360, June 4, 2025.
- Co-author, “Navigating New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, Effective June 1,” Troutman Pepper Locke, June 2, 2025.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Classification Lessons From ‘Love Is Blind’,” Law360, May 5, 2025.
- Podcast, “AI in Employment: Navigating the Legal Landscape with Lessons from I, Robot,” The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law, April 22, 2025.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Takeaways From ‘It Ends With Us’ Suits,” Law360, April 8, 2025.
- Co-author, “Navigating DEI in a Shifting Legal Landscape,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 3, 2025.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: ‘Late Night’ Shows DEI Is More Than Optics,” Law360, March 13, 2025.
- Co-author, “FTC Refocuses Its Resources to Continue Its Work for Labor Market,” Troutman Pepper Locke, February 28, 2025.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: ‘Harry Potter’ Reveals Magic of Feedback,” Law360, February 4, 2025.
- Podcast, “Navigating Restrictive Covenants in Private Equity,” PE Pathways, January 7, 2025.
- Co-author, “Federal Court Strikes Down DOL’s 2024 Rule on Overtime Exemptions Nationwide,”Troutman Pepper, November 20, 2024.
- Co-author, “AI and HR: Navigating Legal Challenges in Recruiting and Hiring,” Troutman Pepper, September 16, 2024.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Immigration Insights From ‘The Proposal’,” Law360, August 23, 2024.
- Co-author, “Pennsylvania Limits Noncompete Agreements for Health Care Practitioners,” Troutman Pepper, August 6, 2024.
- Co-author, “Pennsylvania Court Denies Injunction Against FTC’s Noncompete Ban,” Troutman Pepper, July 25, 2024.
- Co-author, “Texas Court Temporarily Enjoins FTC Noncompete Ban Rule,” Troutman Pepper, July 5, 2024.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Sick Leave Insights From ‘Parks And Rec’,” Law360, May 22, 2024.
- Co-author, “New DOL Rule: Changes to Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions,” Troutman Pepper, April 24, 2024.
- Co-author, “Employers Beware: Worker Misclassification May Be Seen as Anticompetitive Conduct,” Troutman Pepper, April 1, 2024.
- Co-author, “A Look at Three Noncompete Bans Under Consideration in NYC,” Law360, March 26, 2024.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Investigation Lessons In ‘Minority Report’,” Law360, February 26, 2024.
- Co-author, “New DOL Independent Contractor Rules, New Diligence Pitfalls: What Fund Managers Need to Know,” Private Equity Law Report, February 22, 2024.
- Co-author, “DOL Publishes Final Independent Contractor Rule,” Troutman Pepper, January 16, 2024.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Insights On Noncompetes From ‘The Office’,” Law360, January 11, 2024.
- Co-author, “Navigating Legal Obstacles in Life Sciences Restructurings,” Reuters Legal News, December 21, 2023.
- Co-author, “New York Narrows the Scope of Employee “Invention Assignment” Provisions,” Troutman Pepper, October 12, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: ‘The Matrix’ Opens Our Eyes to Generative AI in the Workforce,” Troutman Pepper, October 9, 2023.
- Co-author, “High Court Religious Bias Decision Paves Way for EEOC Vax Suits,” Bloomberg Law, September 26, 2023.
- Co-author, “Department of Labor Introduces New Proposal to Revise Salary Threshold,” Troutman Pepper, September 1, 2023.
- Co-author, “Artificial Intelligence — From Risk to Reward: Key Questions to Address When Crafting Generative AI Usage Policies,” Troutman Pepper, August 21, 2023.
- Co-author, “US DOL Updates Prevailing Wage Rules for Construction Industry,” Troutman Pepper, August 16, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Insights From ‘The Bear’ on Right and Wrong Ways to Manage Employees,” Law360, August 7, 2023.
- Co-author, “Employer Drug-Testing Policies Must Evolve With State Law,” Law360, July 19, 2023.
- Co-author, “Wide-Ranging New York Noncompete Law Awaits Governor’s Signature,” Troutman Pepper, June 30, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Office Drug Abuse Insights From ‘Industry’,” Law360, June 23, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Bias Lessons From ‘Partner Track’,” Law360, May 19, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Whistleblowing Insights From ‘Dahmer’,” Law360, April 25, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Quiet Quitting Insights From ‘Seinfeld’,” Law360, March 28, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Termination Lessons From ‘WeCrashed’,” Law360, February 21, 2023.
- Co-author, “Water Cooler Talk: Trade Secret Lessons From ‘Severance’,” Law360, January 20, 2023.
- Co-author, “DOJ Evolves Its Strategy of Increased Criminalization of Employment Restrictions Under Antitrust Laws,” Troutman Pepper, December 13, 2022.
- Co-author, “California Appeals Court Determines ADA Not Applicable to E-Commerce Websites Lacking a Brick-and-Mortar Store,” Troutman Pepper, August 4, 2022.
- Co-author, “Issues Employers Should Consider Before Offering Abortion Assistance Benefits Post Roe v. Wade,” Troutman Pepper, June 24, 2022.
- Co-author, “Addressing Sexual Harassment Claims After Ban on Mandatory Arbitration,” Troutman Pepper, March 16, 2022.
- Co-author, “Drivers’ Telematics Violates BIPA,” Westlaw Today, February 1, 2022.
- Co-author, “Drivers’ Telematics Violates BIPA,” Hiring To Firing Law Blog, January 12, 2022.
- Co-author, “DOL-OSHA Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine ETS for Private-Sector Workers,” Troutman Pepper, November 8, 2021.
- Podcast, “Tracey Diamond: Back to Work, Sort of – How Law Firms Can Manage as COVID Drags On,” The Lawyer’s Edge, September 15, 2021.
- Co-author, “NY District Court Rules ADA Does Not Apply to Internet-Only Businesses,” Troutman Pepper, September 2, 2021.
- Co-author, “Too Close for Comfort: CDC’s Latest Guidance Significantly Expands the Definition of ‘Close Contact’,” Troutman Pepper, November 3, 2020.
- Author, “Post-Pandemic Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA,” The Legal Intelligencer, October 23, 2020.
- Co-author, “Federal Court Decision Changes How Employers Must Implement Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Troutman Pepper, August 6, 2020.
- Co-author, “California Appeals Court Relies on Nexus Theory to Reverse Dismissal of ADA Website Violation Complaint,” Troutman Pepper, July 2, 2020.
- Podcast, “Back to Work Issues,” Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton COVID-19 Issues for Employers Podcast Series, May 18, 2020.
- Author, “A Law Firm’s Perspective: Continuing to Help Our Clients Through COVID-19,” The Philadelphia Bar Reporter, April 7, 2020.
- Co-author, “Another Reset of NLRB’s Independent Contractor Test,” Law360, February 12, 2019.
- Podcast, “The #MeToo Movement,” Good Law | Bad Law Episode #65, February 20, 2018.
- Quoted, “PWFA Litigation Comes Into Focus in 1st Half of 2025,” Law360, July 3, 2025.
- Quoted, “That’s What The Money Is For: Pay Lessons From ‘Mad Men’,” Law360, May 19, 2025.
- Quoted, “Insurers Should Adapt, Not Abandon, DEI Efforts,” Health Payer Specialist, February 25, 2025.
- Quoted, “Trump’s ‘Illegal’ DEI Orders Hit Due Process Questions in Court,” Bloomberg Law, February 25, 2025.
- Quoted, “‘Lifting’ Becomes ‘Leveling’: Companies Reframe DEI Amid Trump Upheaval,” Washington Post, February 21, 2025.
- Quoted, “Control of Reality TV Stars Muddles Employee Status Debate,” Law360, January 9, 2025.
- Quoted, “3 Biden-Era Wage Regs That Could Sink in 2025,” Law360 Employment Authority, January 1, 2025.
- Quoted, “AI Regulatory Landscape in Flux as Calendar Turns to 2025,” Law360, January 3, 2025.
- Mentioned, “The Most-Read Employment Law360 Guest Articles of 2024,” Law360, December 23, 2024.
- Quoted, “States Creating Laws to Counter AI Bias in Hiring,” NY Society of CPAs, November 12, 2024.
- Quoted, “AI Hiring Bias Laws Limited by Lack of Transparency in Tools,” Bloomberg Law, November 12, 2024.
- Quoted, “Should Employers Worry About Being Recorded During Layoffs?,” WorkLife, January 18, 2024.
- Quoted, “How to Get the Most Days Off With Your Vacation Time in 2024,” Washington Post, January 2, 2024.
- Quoted, “Supreme Court Fortifies Standard for Religious Accommodations,” SHRM, June 30, 2023.
- Quoted, “SCOTUS Overturns Title VII Precedent, Lowering Bar for Religious Accommodations,” HR Dive, June 29, 2023.
- Quoted, “Supreme Court Strengthens Religious Accommodations in the Workplace,” Wall Street Journal, June 29, 2023.
- Quoted, “Case Weighs Religious Accommodation for Sunday Sabbath,” Society for Human Resource Management, January 19, 2023.
- Quoted, “4 Ways COVID-19 Reshaped Employees’ Expectations,” Law360 Employment Authority, November 1, 2022.
- Interviewed, “Mentoring Is a ‘Fundamental Component of Building a Solid Team,’ Says Tracey Diamond,” New Jersey Law Journal, September 26, 2022.
- Quoted, “Everything You Should Know Before Hiring Private Contractors for Your Business,” Business Insider, October 15, 2021.
- Quoted, “When May an Employer Reject a Religious Accommodation Request?,” SHRM, October 14, 2021.
- Quoted, “What to Know Before Hiring Independent Contractors,” Inc. Magazine, October 2021.
- Quoted, “How Should Employers Handle Business Travel in the COVID-19 Era?,” HR Magazine, September 23, 2021.
- Interviewed, “Requiring Employees to Get Vaccinated: How Far Can Employers Go?,” Balance of Power, Bloombergradio.com, September 21, 2021.
- Quoted, “Biden Careful Not to Play Favorites, but Pfizer Enjoys Some ‘Comparative Advantage’ in Mandate Era,” The Washington Times, September 16, 2021.
- Quoted, “Companies Grapple With Granting Religious Exemptions,” The Washington Times, September 13, 2021.
- Quoted, “Biden’s Business Vaccine Mandate and the Legal Challenges It May Face,” CBS News, September 13, 2021.
- Quoted, “Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Leaves Businesses Relieved but Full of Questions,” The New York Times, September 10, 2021.
- Quoted, “Worker License Rules Emerge as FTC Competition Oversight Priority,” Bloomberg Law: Daily Labor Report®, July 12, 2021.
- Quoted, “Companies Enlist Vaccine Whisperers to Convince Skeptical Workers to Get Their Jabs,” Fortune, April 28, 2021.
- Quoted, “Lawsuit Alleging Pregnancy-Related Firing Stirs Controversy,” Inc. Magazine, April 1, 2021.
- Quoted, “Pandemic, Racial Protests Driving New Wave of Pay Equity Bills,” Bloomberg Law, February 16, 2021.
- Quoted, “Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis Raises Questions About What to Do if Your Boss Won’t Wear a Mask,” USA Today, October 2, 2020.
- Quoted, “Restaurant Delivery Jobs Hold Their Own in the Uber Eats Age,” Associated Press, September 4, 2019.
- Quoted, “GrubHub Driver in Gig Economy Case Is a Contractor: Judge,” Law360, February 8, 2018.