Amy Valentine McClelland
Amy Valentine McClelland brings extensive experience in complex civil litigation, white-collar defense, and employment law to NFC. A skilled litigator and trusted advisor, she has represented businesses, municipalities, and elected officials in high-stakes matters, from litigation avoidance strategies to defending against claims under Title VII, CEPA, and vicarious liability. In addition to acting as in-house […]
Micaela P. Banach
Micaela P. Banach brings more than two decades of distinguished litigation experience, representing clients in a broad spectrum of employment matters as well as complex business disputes and professional liability actions. She is widely regarded for her strategic approach to high-stakes litigation and her proven ability to deliver exceptional results for her clients. Over the […]
Martha Klak
Martha Klak is a skilled attorney with experience handling complex legal matters across multiple areas of law. With a strong background in evaluating legal issues, preparing key legal documents, and advocating on behalf of clients, Martha has successfully navigated a broad spectrum of legal challenges. In prior roles, Martha has been responsible for evaluating documentation, […]
Zachary E. Brower
Zachary Brower is an accomplished employment law attorney with expertise in both litigation and transactional matters. He specializes in drafting mediation statements, pleadings, and motion briefs for employment law cases. With in-depth knowledge of key employment regulations, including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Fairness Act, […]
Natalie P. Bryans
Natalie P. Bryans is a distinguished employment law attorney whose practice is dedicated to representing employers in complex litigation and administrative matters. Natalie routinely represents clients throughout all stages of litigation in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. In addition to her representations in state and federal courts, Natalie has defended […]
Sheryl Reba
Sheryl Reba is a highly-skilled attorney with a focus on management-side employment litigation and employment law. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to representing client interests by diligently managing complex legal matters and striving to prevent litigation through proactive guidance. In her role, Sheryl skillfully handles a diverse caseload spanning both federal […]
Carol Shieh
Carol Shieh’s practice focuses on the defense of management in employment-related disputes. Prior to joining NFC, Carol worked for a prominent San Diego-based firm as an Associate Attorney responsible for defending employers in all stages of litigation, as well as providing counsel regarding compliance with employment and labor laws. Carol defends single and multiple-plaintiff litigation […]
Michael J. Morphew
With over a decade of experience as an employment litigator and legal counselor, Mike Morphew adeptly navigates clients through the legal landscape, including representing companies in discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases. Mike also specializes in class and PAGA representative actions and has considerable employment litigation experience representing employees and private sector business of all sizes […]
Alexandra Lapes
Alexandra Lapes brings nearly a decade of experience in conducting workplace investigations and advising clients on complex employment matters. She routinely serves as a neutral, third-party investigator in high-stakes employee complaints involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Alexandra’s investigative experience spans a wide range of sectors — including financial services, non-profits, media organizations, and matters involving […]
Lisa Besson Geraghty
Lisa Geraghty is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses her practice on the litigation of a wide range of workplace matters, including wrongful discharge (LAD, CEPA, FMLA), breach of contract, restrictive covenant enforcement, and unfair competition claims. She has extensive experience defending management against complex and high exposure causes of action involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, […]