Professional Activities:
American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Chapter/Philadelphia Chapter Member
American Bar Association Member
Associated Alumni of Central High School Board Member
Recognitions & Accomplishments
Contributor, Ballard Spahr's receipt of Human Rights First's 2019 Marvin E. Frankel Award, for outstanding pro bono services to refugees and asylum seekers.
Recipient, Ballard Spahr's 2019 Alan J. Davis Award, for pro bono work as a member of the SIFI team representing detainees in Georgia who are seeking asylum and other forms of immigration relief
Publications
Co-author, "NLRB on Handbook Rules: Do’s and Don’ts," Ballard Spahr alert, January 12, 2021
Co-author, "FMLA in the COVID-19 Era: Telemedicine and Workplace Postings," Ballard Spahr alert, January 8, 2021
Co-author, "New Stimulus Deal: Overview of Major Provisions Impacting Businesses and Individuals," Ballard Spahr alert, December 22, 2020
Co-author, "Colorado Clarifies and Adopts Equal Pay Transparency Rules," Ballard Spahr alert reposted by SHRM online, November 19, 2020
Co-author, "Colorado Clarifies and Adopts Equal Pay Transparency Rules," Ballard Spahr alert, November 12, 2020
Co-author, "FDIC Requests Submission of 2019 D&I Self-Assessments through a New and Improved Application," Consumer Finance Monitor blog, March 25, 2020
Co-author, "'Dear Working Parent, We Support You. Warmly, Your Employer,"' Law.com, March 19, 2020
Co-author, "NJ Supreme Court: Employees Can Challenge Termination Decisions Based on Off-Duty Medical Marijuana Use," Ballard Spahr alert, March 17, 2020
Co-author, "Paid Sick Leave is Coming to Pittsburgh," Ballard Spahr alert, December 20, 2019
Co-author, "NLRB Trend of Employer-Friendly Decisions Continues: Investigative Confidentiality Rules and Use of Employer Emails," Ballard Spahr alert, December 19, 2019
Co-author, "NLRB: Employers Can Revamp Arbitration Agreements in Response to Collective or Class Action Suits," Ballard Spahr briefing, August 22, 2019
Chapter co-author, "Impact of Other Employment Laws on ERISA," ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide, Fifth Edition, (2020)
Co-author, "NLRB Shows Its Hand: Shift Toward Employer-Friendly Standards to Continue," Ballard Spahr alert, May 28, 2019
Co-author, "Updates to New York State Guidance to Employers on Sexual Harassment Policies and Trainings," Ballard Spahr alert, October 8, 2018
Co-author, "Workplace Equity: The State of the Law on Protections Against Sex-Based Discrimination," Ballard Spahr article, August 30, 2018
Co-author "NY State Issues Guidance to Employers On Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Requirements", Ballard Spahr alert, August 27, 2018
Co-author, "Supreme Court Axes Mandatory Agency Fees for Public Sector Employees," Ballard Spahr alert, June 27, 2018
Co-author, "NLRB Guides Employers on Handbook Rules Post-Boeing," Ballard Spahr alert, June 12, 2018
Co-author, "State Legislatures Tackle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Ballard Spahr alert, April 10, 2018
Co-author, "Fate Of Public Union Agency Fees In Hands Of High Court," Law360, March 6, 2018
Co-author, "NLRB Restores Precedent on What Triggers Bargaining Obligations with Unions," Ballard Spahr alert, December 18, 2017
Co-author, "The DOL Proposes to Cut Tip-Pooling Restrictions," Ballard Spahr alert, December 6, 2017
Co-author, "Congress Tackles Federal Paid Leave with Flexible Work Standards Bill," Ballard Spahr alert, November 10, 2017
Author, "A Reimagined Federal Corrupt Practices Act: From Deterrence to Restoration and Beyond," Temple International and Comparative Law Journal, Fall 2016
Author, "Embracing Culture Competence to Enhance Diversity," Legal Intelligencer, September 2015
Speaking Engagements
Co-presenter, "Workplace Equity: State and Federal Trends in 2020," Ballard Spahr webinar, February 11, 2020
Co-presenter, "Background Checks: The Ever-Changing Landscape," Ballard Spahr webinar, October 10, 2019
Co-presenter, "New NLRB Guidance for Workplace Rules Post-Boeing," PBI Webinar, July 13, 2018
Co-presenter, "FCRA Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About Background Checks," Ballard Spahr webinar, July 26, 2018