May 12 2017
Nina Pirrotti Speaks on the Effective Use of 30(b)(6) Depositions at NELA/NY Spring Conference
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina T. Pirrotti recently spoke on a panel discussion entitled “Effective Use of 30(b)(6) Depositions” during the National Employment Lawyers Association/New York Spring […]
May 10 2017
Associate Amanda DeMatteis Elected as CELA President
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Associate Amanda DeMatteis was recently elected as president of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association. DeMatteis, who formerly served as CELA’s vice president, represents individuals […]
May 1 2017
Partner Nina Pirrotti Joins Think Tank Discussion on Title IX at Stanford Law School
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Nina T. Pirrotti recently joined a think tank discussion entitled “Title IX Advocacy in the Trump Era: A Coordinated Response,” during an invitation-only conference […]
Apr 24 2017
The Dialogue: Workplace Complaints and Happy Endings As Rare As Unicorn Frappuccinos?
This text originally appeared on Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on April 24th, 2017 The Dialogue — one of the more popular recurring posts — returns for the third […]
Apr 21 2017
Stephen Fitzgerald wins First Circuit Appeal, Confirming Maximium Punitive Damages Award for Railroad Worker Subjected to Retaliation
A federal appeals court has affirmed that Pan Am Railways, Inc. must pay $260,000 in punitive and compensatory damages to a railroad worker who was subjected to retaliation after filing […]
Apr 4 2017
Goodbaum and DeMatteis Join Connecticut Bar Association Panel Discussion
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum and Associate Amanda DeMatteis were recently a part of a Connecticut Bar Association panel discussion entitled “CHRO: How to Bring or […]
Mar 21 2017
Partner Nina T. Pirrotti Speaks at American Bar Association Employee Rights & Responsibilities Committee 2017 Midwinter Conference
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina T. Pirrotti recently spoke at a panel discussion entitled “Examining Sanctionable Conduct: Rule 11 From a Plaintiff Employment Lawyer’s Perspective,” during the […]
Mar 14 2017
The Dialogue: What Legislation We’re Keeping Our Eyes On
This text originally appeared on Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on March 14th, 2017 If at first you succeed, try it again. Well, that may not be how […]
Feb 6 2017
New Haven Teacher Files Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
As it appeared on NBC Connecticut By Justin Schecker A New Haven teacher is suing the Board of Education over what she calls inadequate accommodations for her disability. “I was […]
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Feb 6 2017
Disabled New Haven teacher sues school district
As it appeared on WTNH.com By Noelle Gardner NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Paula Langlois has multiple sclerosis. The six-year veteran of Fair Haven Middle School gets around in a […]
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Feb 2 2017
New Haven teacher who uses wheelchair sues district over lack of accommodations
As it appeared in the New Haven Register By Esteban L. Hernandez, New Haven Register NEW HAVEN >> Fair Haven School teacher Paula Langlois wants access to her school like […]
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Jan 27 2017
The Dialogue: Hiring Employees the Right Way (From Different Sides)
This text originally appeared on the Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on January 27th, 2017 I’ll confess. I’m excited about today’s post. It’s hard to find something new […]
Aug 16 2016
Stephen J. Fitzgerald Named 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Stephen J. Fitzgerald was recently named by Best Lawyers in America as the 2017 Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law – Individuals […]
Jun 28 2016
Joe Garrison Publishes on the Restatement of Employment Law
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti founding partner, Joe Garrison, authored an article in the May 2016 issue of Judicature, a scholarly journal for judges published by the Duke Law Center […]
May 16 2016
New Haven teacher says school is not accommodating her disabilities
As it appeared on WTNH.com By Noelle Gardner NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — “I’m in pain everyday. I have MS and I come to school for my kids and I […]
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