Steven D. Frenkil represents management in employment law and education law matters. Employment Law. He advises and defends employers on matters including: employment discrimination; sexual and racial harassment; non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements and disputes; trade secret protection; employment and severance agreements; employee performance and discipline; personnel practices and policies; reductions in force; confidential investigations of sensitive issues; wrongful discharge and whistleblower claims; defamation and other employment torts; ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OFCCP and OSHA compliance; and arbitration and mediation. He represents employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. Education Law. He regularly advises and defends colleges, universities and independent K-12 schools in a broad array of issues and litigation involving faculty and other employees, as well as in student discipline, student affairs, residence life, contracts and other matters. Representative Matters. Mr. Frenkil served as lead counsel for a national foodservice distributor in a non-solicitation and non-disclosure case filed against its largest competitor and two former employees, alleging unfair competition, breach of contract and tortious interference. The Court granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting the competitor and the former employees from soliciting certain customers and from using or disclosing our client's confidential information. Following discovery, the parties negotiated a final consent order enjoining the former employees from soliciting specified customers and employees and prohibiting the use or disclosure of confidential information. (U.S. Foodservice v. Michael Mattingly, et al., Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Maryland.) Mr. Frenkil successfully defended a Maryland college in a lawsuit by a former assistant professor whose tenure application was rejected both by the college's president and the board of trustees. She alleged that the denial of tenure breached the college's contract with her. She challenged the school's assessment of her professional development and asserted that her tenure denial had been wrongful on both procedural and substantive grounds. After lengthy discovery, the court rejected all of her claims and granted the college's motion for summary judgment. (Mira Mehta v. Hood College, Circuit Court for Frederick County, Maryland.) Mr. Frenkil guided a large employer through a complex reduction in force involving multiple facilities, which included many employees with long-term company service. The reduction and reorganization was prepared to comply with all applicable laws and to assure that our client was able to retain those employees critical to the company's future success. Every employee terminated in the RIF signed a severance agreement waiving all claims against the company. Mr. Frenkil represents employers in numerous industries, including architecture, bioscience, consulting, education, financial services, fitness and health, foodservice distribution, manufacturing, milk and beverage processing, professional services, real estate brokerage, retail sales, technology, and telecommunications. He presents seminars and training sessions for clients and numerous industry groups and associations throughout the country. Credentials American Bar Association: Section on Employment and Labor Law Best Lawyers in America®: Employment Law - Management (2007-2012); Labor Law - Management (2007-2012) Chambers and Partners: Listed in the area of Labor & Employment: Defendant (2005-2008) Friends School of Baltimore: Distinguished Alumni Award (2011) Friends School of Baltimore: Finance Committee The George Washington University Alumni Association: Board of Directors; Executive Committee (2008-2012) The George Washington University Alumni Association: Alumni Outstanding Service Award (2010) Howard County Human Resources Society: Board Member and Legislative Chair (2004-2008) Leadership Howard County: Class of 2002 Maryland Chamber of Commerce: Employment Issues Committee Maryland State Bar Association: Section on Employment and Labor Law, Section Council (2000-2010) Maryland Super Lawyers®: Selected for inclusion in the area of Employment & Labor Law (2007-2011) National Association of College and University Attorneys: Annual Program Committee (2009); CLE Committee (2009-2012) Society for Human Resource Management Stevenson University: President's Advisory Council Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition: Listed in the area of Employment & Labor Law (2009-2011) Who's Who in American Law (2006-2012) Publications "New Maryland Laws Affecting Employers and Employees Enacted in 2010," Maryland State Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law Newsletter (2010). "Still Under the Gun," The Chronicle of Higher Education (Co-Author) (February 2009). "Congress Expands FMLA Rights for Military Families," Miles & Stockbridge News Brief (February 2008). "Who Are Your Faculty and Staff? Background Checks in Academe," National Association of College and University Attorneys (Co-Author) (January 2008). "Common Vacation Policies Called Into Question in Maryland," Miles & Stockbridge News Brief (November 08, 2007). "Criminal Background Checks: Risks and Restrictions, Sex Offender Registries, and Related Issues," National Association of College and University Attorneys (Co-Author) (March 2007). "Negligent Hiring and Retention: Background Checks, Reference Checks and Other Issues," National Association of College and University Attorneys (Co-Author) (March 2006). "Medical Center Employment Issues: Tell Me Where It Hurts, National Association of College and University Attorneys (Co-Author) (June 2003). "The Maryland Cases on Discrimination," MICPEL (Co-Editor) (1986). "The Digest of Maryland Cases on Discrimination," MICPEL (1985). "How Insurance Companies Can Avoid and Defend Against Discrimination Complaints," The Forum, Volume17, Number 4, American Bar Association (Co-Author) (1983). "The State as a Party Defendant: Abrogation of Sovereign Immunity in Tort in Maryland," Maryland Law Review, Volume 36, Number 3 (1977). Speaking Engagements "Employee Privacy," National Association of College and University Attorneys (June 2009). "Advanced Employment Law Seminar," (Lead Presenter), National Business Officers Association, Baltimore, Maryland (January 2008). "Background Checks in Academe," University Risk Management and Insurance Association, Boston University Conference Center (April 2008). "Criminal Records or Conduct and Discrimination Cases," National Association of College and University Attorneys Conference, Savannah, Georgia (March 2007). "But You Can't Make Me Come to Work: Employee and Employer Conflict Regarding Leaves of Absence, Accommodations of Disabilities and Related Issues," Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Ocean City, Maryland (June 2006). "Advanced Issues in Employee Background Checks - Roundtable Conference," United Educators Insurance, Chevy Chase, Maryland (May 2006). "Negligent Hiring and Retention: Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Other Issues," National Association of College and University Attorneys Conference, San Francisco, California (March 2006). "Sexual Harassment - How to Make a Case and How to Defend It," Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting (June 2005). "Employment Law Traps and How Your Clients Can Avoid Them," Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Baltimore, Maryland (November 2004). "The ADA and FMLA After Ten Years," Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting," Ocean City, Maryland (June 2004). "Negotiating the Legal Morass for School Counselors," Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Baltimore, Maryland (June 2004). "Understanding Today's Workplace," Council on Management, Baltimore, Maryland (May 2003). "Hot Topics in Employment Law," Annual Miles & Stockbridge Seminar (2003-2008). |