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Contact:
Nina McCann
Director of Public Relations
Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Terrana, LLP
516-248-1700
nmccann@ForchelliLaw.com
Partner Christopher G. Gegwich,
panelist at the American Conference Institute’s forum ‘Defending
and Managing Employment Discrimination Litigation,’ in
New York City
On February 25, 2010, Labor & Employment
Partner Christopher G. Gegwich was
a panelist at the American Conference Institute’s forum ‘Defending
and Managing Employment Discrimination Litigation,’ in
New York City. With the volume of employment discrimination
litigation greatly increased, the conference highlighted
the key issues crucial to mounting a rigorous and complete
defense. Chris’ panel focused on Disability Claims:
Defending against Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), American’s
with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnancy claims
and ‘The Bermuda Triangle” crossover between
them all. Fellow panelists included a distinguished faculty
of in-house counsel, top outside defense counsel, as
well as renowned jurists.
Christopher G. Gegwich
concentrates his practice in
the areas of labor and employment
law. Mr. Gegwich has extensive experience defending management
clients in a wide variety of labor and employment litigation
matters in federal and state courts, as well as before
a variety of administrative governmental agencies, such
as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the
New York State Division of Human Rights. He has successfully
represented employers in litigation matters, including
arbitrations and trials in both state and federal court,
involving claims of breach of employment contracts, trade
secret and non-compete matters, harassment, discrimination,
whistleblower activities and retaliation. He also has significant
experience representing educational institutions with respect
to employment matters and student-related issues.
Founded
in 1976, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn, & Terrana
LLP is one of Long Island's most acclaimed and distinguished
law firms. Headquartered in Uniondale, NY,
the firm is conveniently located for clients in Nassau
and Suffolk. The Firm employs nearly 50 attorneys who provide
counsel to a broad range of clients, including national,
regional and local businesses, major real estate developers
and organizations, banks, insurance companies, municipalities,
educational institutions, and individuals. Personal attention
and quality representation that is both practical and cost-effective
are hallmarks of the Firm's policy towards clients.
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