Alice represents large national companies in multi-state employment law litigation. Alice's practice spans the full spectrum of employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, with special emphasis on the defense of discrimination, retaliation, FLSA, ADA, ADEA and FMLA claims. She has experience trying cases as well as arbitrating matters before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Alice is a graduate of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination ("MCAD") Certified Train-the-Trainer Program for Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace and, as a result, she is on the MCAD approved list for remediation.
Alice has been selected by Thomson Reuters to be listed in New England Super Lawyers in the area of employment litigation: defense. In 2007, Alice was also recognized by Boston Magazine and Law & Politics as a "Super Lawyer Rising Star" in employment litigation.
Notable Experience
ˇ Alice successfully obtained a defense verdict for a Fortune 200 company following a three-day jury trial in federal court.
ˇ Alice has consistently obtained summary judgment for the nation's largest financial institution in discrimination claims brought before state and federal courts.
ˇ Alice has successfully mediated million dollar stock-option disputes and breach of contract claims on behalf of banking institutions.
Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications
ˇ The Fundamentals of Civil Motion Practice," presenter, a program hosted by the Massachusetts Bar Association, 2006 - 2011.
ˇ "Family Medical Leave Act in Massachusetts," presenter, a program hosted by Lorman Education Services, 2004, 2007 and 2008.
ˇ "Employment Law from A to Z in Massachusetts," presenter, a program hosted by Lorman Education Services, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
ˇ "Assessing Your HR Policies and Practices: Compliance with State and Federal Employment Laws," Lorman Educational Services, 2006.
ˇ "Companies Must Assess Wage Policies in Wake of Donning and Doffing Ruling," New England In-House, April, 2006.
ˇ "Employment Related Records in Massachusetts," presenter, a program hosted by Lorman Educational Services, 2004 and 2005.
Before Edwards Wildman
After graduating law school, Alice was a Special Assistant Attorney General in the Insurance Fraud Bureau of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General. She then went on to work in the private sector representing employers in complex litigation and employment disputes.
Besides Edwards Wildman
Alice provides pro bono legal services and serves on the HR Committee for the Samaritans of Boston, a non-profit whose goal is to reduce the risk of suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention throughout Greater Boston and Metro West.
Events
December 12, 2008, Dedham, MA, Family and Medical Leave Act in Massachusetts
September 26, 2008, Peabody, MA, Employment Law from A to Z in Massachusetts
October 30, 2007, New Bedford, MA, Family and Medical Leave Act in Massachusetts
September 26, 2007, Peabody, MA, Employment Law from A to Z in Massachusetts
Memberships
ˇ Boston Bar Association
ˇ Massachusetts Bar Association
ˇ Women's Bar Association
ˇ Hellenic Bar Association