Recently, firm Associate, Hillary K. Massey, Esq., gave a riveting speech to the Long Island Labor and Employment Relations Association (“LERA”) on what it means to be a faithless servant and the consequences an employee may face if she breaches her fiduciary duty of loyalty to her employer. When an employer is facing wage and hour litigation, a great offense is often the best defense. You should reach out to one of our knowledgeable and experienced employment law attorneys today if your company is facing litigation or is interested in taking measures now to stave off potential future litigation. Our attorneys can assist you with all of your employment law needs, from pre-litigation mitigation strategies, such as drafting employee handbooks, employment contracts and separation agreements, to providing you the best possible defense when you are faced with litigation. Who you chose to represent you matters. Our employment law team is passionate about what we do and take great pride in the product that we put out on behalf of our clients.
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Partner, John Parker, recently accepted the nomination to serve as a Director of the Nassau County Bar Association’s Board of Directors. We are honored to have him serve in this key leadership position.
In this role, Mr. Parker will help to set policies for the Bar Association, oversee its finances, and guide the various programs that work to support the Association’s Mission. He currently serves as the Chair of the Environmental Law Committee of the Bar Association. Mr. Parker has taken a leadership role in the developing fields of environmental and energy law for some time. He also serves statewide in the Environmental and Energy Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. In this important legal organization, he has served as Chair of the Legislation Committee since 2012 and on it’s Executive Committee since 2008.
Mr. Parker leads the Environmental, Energy, and Resources Practice Group of our firm. He has successfully represented private clients, businesses, not-for-profits, Native American Nations, and the State of New York in a variety of environmental and administrative law contexts. These practice areas include brownfields remediation and redevelopment, climate change, clean water, hazardous substances regulation and remediation, petroleum contamination and remediation, and in real estate transactions. Importantly, in these areas, he represents clients in enforcement actions brought by local, state, and federal agencies.
To read Mr. Parker's biography, click here.
On Thursday, February 13, Sahn Ward was honored to host students from Baldwin High School for our third annual Legal Shadow Day. Prior to coming to our offices, students toured the County Court and met with Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. The students also met with other professionals in the criminal justice system and learned about the various roles in the judicial system. In the afternoon, students visited the Firm and engaged in speed networking with attorneys and paralegals from our team. It was a fun learning experience for all involved.
Sahn Ward is proud to announce that Partner, Joshua Brookstein, was recently featured on Nassau Community College WHPC, 90.3 FM’s Law You Should Know show. Josh discussed how zoning and land use impact residential and commercial development across Long Island. Listen to the full interview at the link below..
The Firm is proud to announce that Associate, Samuel L. Bifulco, has been selected to receive the Long Island Business News’ 40 under 40 Award. Sam was selected given his proven track record of success in leadership and mentorship roles, and for his passion and commitment to giving back to the Long Island region through various philanthropic endeavors. Learn more about Sam and his practice below.
To read Mr. Bifulco's biography, click here.
Firm Associate, Meaghan Hassan, recently participated in the “Alumni in Real Estate Panel Discussion,” organized by the Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies and Hofstra’s Real Estate Law Association at Hofstra Law School. Meaghan had the opportunity to share her success and career path since graduating Hofstra University, giving some advice to law students as they begin their law careers.
To read Ms. Hassan's biography, click here.