Education

Northeastern University School of Law, JD

Northeastern University Graduate School of Business Administration, MBA

Allegheny College, BA

Experience

  • Represented management in mediation, securing a favorable settlement in a complex claim involving allegations of harassment and discrimination.
  • Successfully defended employer in claims before the Federal Labor Relations Authority and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  • Received a favorable determination in an arbitration proceeding involving a claim of failure to accommodate based on religion.
  • Served as advisor to employer in navigating myriad issues related to performance standards and performance management.

Admissions

United States District Court, District of Vermont, 2024

Vermont 2014

New York 2006

Memberships & Activities

Society of Human Resource Management

Presentations

Heather is a frequent presenter on topics pertaining to human resources management and employment law. Favorite topics include:

Conflict Management
EEO Complaints and the EEO Process
Addressing and Identifying Performance Issues
Performance-Based Removals
Employee Engagement
Diversity, Inclusion and Civility in the Workplace