Mariah H. McGrogan

Partner

Pittsburgh

Litigator and counselor helping employers navigate sensitive workplace disputes, investigations, and compliance challenges across industries and jurisdictions

Mariah represents employers in a wide variety of employment-related disputes, including litigation involving claims of harassment, retaliation, discrimination, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract. She frequently handles cases involving complex factual narratives or emotionally charged situations, skillfully guiding clients through challenging circumstances to secure the most favorable outcomes. In doing so, Mariah has successfully litigated in federal and state courts across the country, and routinely appears before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and various state human relations commissions.

Experience

Representative matters

Kochka v. West Penn Allegheny Health Systems (W.D. PA) successfully defending an affiliate of Allegheny Health Network in an age discrimination and retaliation case in a federal court jury trial.

Kluender v. United States Liability Company (E.D. Pa.) granting summary judgment in favor of insurance company in a disability discrimination, FMLA, and wrongful termination case brought by a then-current employee.

Steidle v. United States Liability Company (E.D. Pa.) granting summary judgment in favor of insurance company in a disability discrimination and FMLA case.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2014, J.D., cum laude, University of Pittsburgh Law Review – Senior Topics Editor
  • University of Notre Dame, 2011, B.B.A., Marketing, Student Government Irish Clover Award; Sr. Jean Lenz, O.S.F. Award

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Court admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals - Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court - Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court - Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court - Southern District of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court - Northern District of West Virginia

Professional affiliations

  • Allegheny County Bar Association

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