Melissa has a deep background in counseling employers on the ever-changing landscape of employment law as well as best practices for effectuating business decisions. Melissa previously served as the firm’s Director of Legal Personnel – U.S. Her hands-on experience as an HR leader informs her approach with clients, providing invaluable insight into the realities of marrying business needs with legal compliance. Melissa is also a seasoned litigator and defends employment claims in federal and state court, before administrative agencies, and in arbitration. She has a deep understanding of marijuana legalization and its employment implications.
Recognitions
- Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers' Rising Stars list for Employment & Labor, 2017-2022. The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at superlawyers.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Samuel G. DeSimone Mediation Award
Credentials
Education
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, 2012, J.D., cum laude, Awarded Chancellor Scholarship & Best Oral Advocate – Appellant, Appellate Advocacy Course, Seton Hall Law Review, Comments Editor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2005, M.A., Labor & Employment Relations
- American University, 2004, B.A., Print Journalism & Communications, Law, Economics, & Government, University Honors Program
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Clerkships
Clerkships
- Superior Court - New Jersey, Honorable Georgia M. Curio
Media mentions
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