Brianna L. Puckett

she/her/hers

Associate

Pittsburgh

Brianna has experience in plaintiff’s work which allows her to approach any legal matter with a dual focus, enabling her to understand and anticipate both sides of the argument in preparation for providing innovative solutions to clients.

Experience

Representative matters

Steidle v. United States Liability Company (E.D. PA) granting summary judgment in favor of insurance company in a disability discrimination and FMLA case.
Richter v. Duquesne University (W.D. PA) affirming summary judgment in favor of university and a management-level employee in an age discrimination and retaliation claims brought under the ADEA.
Hileman v. Allegheny Health Network (W.D. PA) granting summary judgment in favor of a hospital system on disability discrimination claims brought by a former radiology technician.

Credentials

Education

  • Duquesne University, 2022, J.D., CALI Award for Excellence in Pretrial Civil Litigation; CALI Award for Excellence in Criminal Procedure; The National Association of Women’s Lawyers Outstanding Law Student Award for 2022, Duquesne Law Review, Production Editor
  • Duquesne University, 2019, B.A.

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Pennsylvania

Court admissions

  • U.S. District Court - Western District of Pennsylvania

Professional affiliations

  • Allegheny County Bar Association, Young, Lawyers Division Member
  • Christian Legal Aid

Insights

Blogs

Civic and Charitable Affiliations

  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Tomorrow’s Leaders Member