Amy C. Lachowicz

A large part of Amy’s practice includes defending employers at the administrative, state, and federal levels against claims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. She counsels and litigates on behalf of her clients’ matters that include restrictive covenants in employment agreements, disputes over confidentiality agreements, and the misappropriation of trade secrets. Amy counsels and trains clients on policies and procedures that comply with Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other federal and state anti-discrimination statutes. As a way to support her clients in promoting Best Practices in their workplace and to ensure that employers comply with the applicable anti-discrimination Amy drafts and revises employee handbooks.

Amy regularly litigates claims under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (involving injuries to railroad workers). She has successfully defended employers against claims by employees who are allegedly injured as a result of workplace hazards and exposure to toxic substances. Amy also represents governmental entities in civil rights litigation pursuant to Section 1983.