Melissa counsels companies, public entities, and educational institutions on all manner of labor and employment issues. She regularly defends employers in state and federal court against employment-related claims, including those under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and state discrimination suits. Melissa also advises companies on compliance-related issues that arise in the context of the purchase and sale of businesses.