Robin H. Rome is a seasoned practitioner with law firm and in-house experience. With over 30 years as a litigator and counselor, she is skilled defending companies and management in all types of employment matters, including claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, restrictive covenants, and state law violations. She practices in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative and regulatory agencies such as the EEOC, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania civil right divisions, and federal and state Departments of Labor. Robin also has extensive experience counseling clients on a variety of issues involving disciplinary actions and discharge, employee leaves, wage and hour compliance/audits, drafting and enforcement of company policies, and state and federal laws such as Title VII, the ADEA, the FMLA, and the ADA.

In recognition of her extensive investigation experience, Robin co-heads the Firm’s Investigations Practice Group. She is a trusted workplace investigator known for handling high-level, sensitive matters with discretion, independence, and sound judgment. She is frequently called upon to conduct impartial investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other forms of workplace misconduct – often in situations involving senior leadership, significant organizational risk, or potential public exposure. Robin is skilled at navigating complex factual scenarios, assessing credibility, and delivering clear, well-supported and defensible findings.

Robin serves on the Firm’s Executive Leadership Team and acts as its General Counsel, giving her a unique perspective on risk management, governance, and strategic decision-making. In these roles, she draws on her extensive experience to provide practical, business-focused advice, both to clients and within the Firm.

Her background also includes significant in-house leadership experience, having served as head of the legal departments for two multi-million-dollar companies. She also led a human resources function supporting more than 800 employees, where she was directly involved in handling employee complaints, overseeing workplace investigations, and managing all aspects of personnel relations. This experience allows her to approach litigation and counseling matters with a clear understanding of operational realities and business priorities.