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Join us for a timely and lively conversation with Maryann P. Gallagher of the Law Offices of Maryann P. Gallagher, offering the plaintiff’s perspective, and Ellen E. Cohen of Jackson Lewis P.C., offering the employer’s perspective, as they explore the significant legal risks that can arise from workplace relationships. Using the recent Coldplay–CEO/HR controversy as a starting point, the discussion will examine potential claims, employer liability, and the kinds of litigation that could follow.
Maryann P. Gallagher has been a Plaintiff’s Attorney practicing Employment Litigation for over 25 Years. She has tried over 40 cases to verdict. In addition to Employment verdicts, she has verdicts in Products Liability, Personal Injury, Labor Code Violations, Medical Malpractice, and Construction Accidents. In addition to being a trial attorney, Ms. Gallagher also has handled her own appeals, having several cases published and creating new areas of law in Sexual Abuse and HIV infliction cases.
The first employment trial Ms. Gallagher was involved in was Bihun v At&T 13 Cal. App. 4th 976(1993), a sexual harassment case that set precedent in areas of evidence for purposes of punitive damages and spoliation of evidence jury instruction when the employer refuses to produce the harassing employee’s employment file.
Since that time, Ms. Gallagher has followed her passion for representing employees in all kinds of discrimination and harassment cases.
Ellen E. Cohen is a principal in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C., providing comprehensive representation for management in employment disputes. She handles cases involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and administrative hearings.
Ellen takes a proactive approach in supporting her clients, providing valuable advice on a host of employment-related issues including employee discipline, termination, lay-off procedures, or accommodations under the ADA and FEHA. She knows how to offer strategic advice that is as practical as it is legally sound. Her adept handling of complex issues such as Family Medical Leave Act and state laws, wage and hour laws, and harassment and discrimination has made her an indispensable ally to her clients.
Perhaps most notable is Ellen’s commitment to understanding her clients’ businesses. She places great emphasis on working closely with clients, getting to know their unique operations, and building longstanding partnerships based on trust and mutual understanding. This approach allows her to devise tailored solutions that take into account not only legal risks but also business objectives.
Ellen is currently engaged in serving clients across various sectors such as restaurants, fitness, distribution, and warehousing. Her experience in these sectors enables her to effectively address industry-specific legal challenges and provide her clients with the confidence to focus on their business operations.
Just as clients have relied on Ellen’s legal knowledge, they also appreciate her compassionate approach to service. She understands the weighty implications of employment disputes and is committed to guiding her clients through the complexities with empathy and diligence. Whether it’s the most stressful litigation or a proactive advisory, Ellen ensures her clients are never alone in the process, striving always to secure the best possible outcomes.
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