Rachel represents employers and employees in employment disputes in state court, federal court, and arbitration, including before the American Arbitration Association and JAMS.
Examples of Employment Disputes We Handle
- Discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment claims
- Retaliation and whistleblower claims
- Wrongful termination
- Non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes
- Executive compensation, equity, and severance disputes
- Breach of employment and partnership agreements
- Wage and hour disputes
Representative Matters
- As of counsel to Richard Friedman PLLC, second-chaired an American Arbitration Association arbitration on behalf of a data center developer, defeating a former executive’s claim for an equity award exceeding $11 million.
- As part of the Kirkland & Ellis trial team, helped secure a $1.4 million jury verdict for a female employee in a sexual harassment case.
- Won a reversal in the Appellate Division, Second Department, dismissing gender-discrimination and hostile-work-environment claims against an individual defendant.
- Served as second-chair counsel for an investment advisory firm in an arbitration involving breach of an employee’s non-compete agreement.
- Served as of-counsel for a physician in a partnership dispute, helping obtain summary judgment dismissal of the suit.
- Defended an automotive group in race and sex discrimination and tortious interference litigations.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Experience Behind Every Case
Whether you are an employer defending your business or an employee enforcing your rights, Rachel brings trial and arbitration experience to employment disputes, including before the AAA and JAMS. Her background includes Kirkland & Ellis, two federal clerkships, and winning appeals.