Mary is the managing partner of Husch Blackwell's Denver office and a member of the Partner Board. Her practice encompasses all aspects of labor and employment, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and employee benefits litigation. She has obtained defense judgments for employers in multiple jury and bench trials and arbitrations, represented employers in dozens of labor arbitrations and represented corporate directors in ERISA class actions. Mary regularly advises employers on employment decisions, wage and hour matters, and statutory compliance and is a frequent lecturer and trainer on management-related matters.
Awards & Recognitions
· The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law-Management, Labor Law-Management, Litigation-Labor & Employment, 2011-2012
· Colorado Super Lawyers, Labor & Employment, 2006-2012; Top 25 Female Colorado Super Lawyers, Labor & Employment, 2011; Top 50 Female Colorado Super Lawyers, 2012; Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyers, 2012
Professional Associations & Memberships
· Colorado Bar Association
· Colorado Lawyers Committee, Board of Directors
· Denver Bar Association
· Faculty of Federal Advocates
Civic Involvement
· Colorado Legal Aid Foundation, Chair
· University of Colorado School of Medicine, Center for Women's Health Research, Advisory Board
· Women's Foundation of Colorado, Chair
Clerkships
· The Hon. Jim R. Carrigan, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
News & Publications
News
3.2.12, Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2012 Names 17 Husch Blackwell Attorneys
9.6.11, More Than 100 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2012
3.9.11, Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2011 Names Four Husch Blackwell Attorneys
3.17.10, Colorado Super Lawyers 2010 Names Three Husch Blackwell Sanders Attorneys; Four Others Listed As Rising Stars
Publications
8.17.10, Do your non-compete agreements contain a liquidated damages provision? Recent case law suggests they should.
6.28.10, Department of Labor Clarifies Definitions in the Family and Medical Leave Act to Extend Leave Benefits to Employees Who Have No Biological or Legal Relationship with the Child
6.28.10, Healthcare Reform Regulations Issued Addressing Grandfathered Plans
6.23.10, Supreme Court Cautions on Scope of Employee Privacy Interests in Electronic Communications
6.22.10, Supreme Court Voids More Than 600 NLRB Decisions
5.7.10, OSHA Enhanced Enforcement Efforts Signal Significant Changes for Employers
3.26.10, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Offers Tax Incentives for Hiring
3.16.10, Pay Equity Cases-the Next Wave of Major Litigation
2.23.10, New Proposed EEOC Regulations Impose Significant Burden on Employers
2.10.10, Changes in Whistleblower Tort Claims in Missouri
11.5.09, GINA Employment Provisions Effective November 21
11.2.09, New Legislation Expands FMLA Military Leave
7.9.09, Court Limits Enforcement of Non-Union Email Policy
7.2.09, Supreme Court Rules in Reverse Bias Case
6.19.09, Supreme Court Adopts "But For" Rule for ADEA Cases
4.6.09, Unions May Substitute Arbitration For Litigation Of Discrimination Claims
3.19.09, DOL Releases Opinions on Reducing Hours for Salaried Employees
3.9.09, Court Imposes Personal Liability on Supervisors
1.14.09, The Employee Free Choice Act
Events
4.3.12, Labor & Employment Seminar
Denver, CO
Seminar
10.28.11, Drug Diversion, Use and Personnel Issues
Denver, CO
Speaking Engagement
2.11.11, Labor & Employment Seminar
Denver, CO
Seminar
3.4.10, Weathering the Storm: Critical Legal & Operational Issues Shaping Healthcare in 2010
Denver, CO
Seminar
10.30.09, Labor & Employment Seminar
Denver, CO
Seminar
9.22.09, Franchise & Distribution Seminar
Denver, CO
Seminar