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With over 25 years experience as an employment attorney, Natalie provides sound, practical advice and counsel to business owners, executives and human resource managers on employment law issues.
Natalie proactively advises businesses on employment issues including hiring and terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, harassment, preventative counseling, training, and policy development. As a former Associate General Counsel to a top 100 global manufacturing company and Senior Executive responsible for Human Resources and Compliance functions, Natalie’s counsel is practical and actionable. She is a strong proponent for alternative dispute resolution and is a Certified Mediator.
Natalie has extensive experience designing and implementing compliance policies and procedures. She assists her clients in developing bonus compensation plans, severance arrangements, executive employment agreements and employment policies. She advises businesses on wage and hour compliance, reductions in force, sexual harassment and union avoidance, and has conducted training on these subjects.