Emily Barsamian focuses her practice on defending private sector employers in labor and employment matters before administrative agencies and federal and state courts, as well as providing strategic counseling for employers.
Emily represents clients in all areas of employment law, including the defense of discrimination, retaliation and reasonable accommodation claims before administrative agencies, in state and federal courts, and in arbitration and mediation. She also conducts internal investigations and prepares strategic responses to pre-litigation demand letters alleging discrimination under federal and state employment laws.
Emily further advises clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including paid sick and family leave, prenatal leave, pay transparency compliance, state agency audits and workforce reductions. In addition, she prepares employee handbooks and state-specific addenda.
Actively involved in pro bono work, Emily provides ongoing counseling to clients in matters such as asylum preparation and supporting voting rights organizations. Prior to joining Morrison Cohen, she was a Labor & Employment associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP.