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, […]
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 […]
Whitney H. Lazo
Whitney H. Lazo focuses her practice on the defense of management in employment-related matters. She defends employers in state and federal court, and before various administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. She researches, drafts, and files various motions, such as successful Motion to Compel, Motion to Dismiss, and […]
Sharina Rodriguez
Sharina Rodriguez, Esq., has focused her practice in employment litigation and counseling involving age, race, sex and disability discrimination and/or harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wage and hour, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract disputes arising under federal, New Jersey and New York law. Her experience also includes counseling private and public employers in all areas of […]
Jean Schroll Knapp
Jean Schroll Knapp focuses her practice on management defense in employment and labor law litigation. She defends employers in general commercial litigation and employment discrimination actions, including those brought under New Jersey’s LAD, CEPA, and FLA, as well as federal claims under the FMLA, ADA, and Title VII. Additionally, Jean defends claims under the FLSA […]
Marcheta R. Ball
Marcheta R. Ball, the Firm’s Director of Litigation Support Services, brings more than 25 years of law firm experience and a proven track record of operational excellence. In her role, she leads firm-wide litigation and legal support services, driving innovation, efficiency, and technology-based solutions to elevate NFC’s delivery of exceptional client service. Marcheta oversees a […]
Christina Cassidy, PHR
As a member of the management team, Christina is a seasoned professional responsible for NFC’s strategic human resources initiatives. Supporting the culture of the Firm through on-going development of its employees and processes, Christina has both a big picture role and day to day accountabilities ranging from recruitment to performance management and employee engagement to […]
Mimi Grossman
Mimi is a seasoned finance and operations professional and Certified Legal Manager (CLM) with extensive corporate and law firm experience. She has extensive knowledge in the strategic management of back office operations, including financial reporting and analysis, budget forecasting, billing and AR/ AP management, credit and collections policy implementation, payroll processing, and IT and facilities […]
Chris Sisco
Chris brings 30 years of expertise in marketing and business development, with a proven track record across luxury branding, digital and print campaigns, direct marketing, and social media strategy. Her career spans diverse industries—including hospitality, real estate, and client services—where she has consistently elevated brand presence and driven business growth. Chris began her career in direct […]