Amy C. Schwind

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Amy counsels public and private companies on compliance with federal and state employment laws. She works closely with the C-suite, human resources professionals, and general counsel across a range of industries, including financial services firms, hedge funds, and tech startups.

Amy’s practice focuses on drafting employment agreements and documentation such as restrictive covenant agreements; offer letters; separation, release, and termination agreements; and employee handbooks. She guides employers in the creation and implementation of effective and compliant policies on such issues as leaves of absence, reasonable accommodation, and anti-harassment; and she develops employee training on discrimination and harassment prevention. Recently, Amy has been advising corporate and nonprofit employers on COVID-19-related matters, including return to work, leave time, workplace safety, and vaccination guidelines.

She also litigates employment matters, including those involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations.

An active member of the firm’s pro bono program, Amy advises nonprofit organizations on employment policies and HR-related issues. She has advocated for clients in trial and appellate proceedings.