Maegan Madrigal
Maegan Madrigal advises and represents employers in a wide range of employment law matters, helping clients navigate workplace challenges while minimizing legal risk and advancing their business objectives. She works closely with employers to assess new claims and disputes, develop effective litigation strategies, and provide practical guidance on issues involving the Family and Medical Leave […]
Adam Burns
Adam P. Burns is an attorney whose practice is focused on labor and employment law, representing management-side clients in workplace disputes, employment litigation, and day-to-day counseling matters. He advises employers on issues involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour compliance, employee discipline and termination, workplace accommodations, and personnel policies, and assists clients in navigating complex […]
Margaret Kartsonis
Margaret “Maggie” Kartsonis is a Labor and Employment Associate who represents clients in a wide range of employment matters arising under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, FLSA, and FMLA. She handles matters through all stages of pre-litigation and litigation before administrative agencies, federal and state courts, and arbitration forums, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Catherine I. R. Pontoriero
Catherine I. R. Pontoriero has extensive experience representing management in all aspects of employment law. Catherine’s practice focuses on counseling clients on a broad spectrum of employment issues, including hiring, performance management, terminations and separation agreements, employment policies and handbooks, changes in employment laws, leaves of absence, accommodations, and discrimination and harassment. Additionally, she conducts […]
Melanie Ghaw
Melanie Ghaw focuses her practice on labor and employment law matters. Drawing on significant experience assisting clients with advice and counsel, Melanie represents employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters including drafting contracts, settlement agreements, severance agreements, and general releases, as well as, handbooks, codes of ethics, and compliance policies. Melanie also […]