Ms. Kowalkowski’s primary area of practice is labor and employment law.

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Education

• Elon University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2013
• William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2016

Experience

• Representing clients in labor and employment litigation matters involving the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, the West Virginia Patient Safety Act, and other federal and state employment laws
• Representing employers in class action wage and hour litigation
• Representing clients in matters pending before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and in arbitration
• Providing strategic advice and counseling to employers dealing with employment issues, including employee discipline, EEO policies and practices, and FMLA and ADA issues
• Drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures
• Representing parents and grandparents in abuse and neglect proceedings

Distinctions

• Named on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for Litigation - Labor and Employment and Labor and Employment Law - Management
• William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

Admissions

• West Virginia State Bar
• United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia

Community Involvement

• Board of Directors, PAIMI Advisory Council, Disability Rights of West Virginia
• Mentor, William & Mary Law Co-Counsel Program
• Rotary Club of Charleston, West Virginia
• Women of Elon University Roundtable

 

Personal Interests

• Traveling
• Needlepoint
• Peloton
• Reading
• Musical theatre
• Philadelphia Eagles football
• Philadelphia Phillies baseball