Andrea Strain
Multi-Practice Legal Strategist | Solving Inevitable Chaos by Day, Creative Arts Leader by Night | Bilingual Counsel
- Role
- of Counsel at Kaufman Dolowich LLP
- Location
- Fairfield, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrea Strain
Accomplished multi-practice legal strategist with 14+ years of experience transforming complex legal challenges into strategic business solutions. Currently serving as Of Counsel at Kaufman Dolowich LLP, helping diverse clients navigate employment disputes, corporate transactions, and federal litigation across New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.What sets me apart: I don\'t just handle legal problems; I anticipate them. Whether securing early dismissals in administrative proceedings, negotiating international contracts, or defending civil rights claims, I bring a proactive, business-minded approach that saves clients time and money.Recent wins:• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Employment Law (20••••25)• Successfully dismissed multiple cases at response phase before state agencies• Consistently negotiate settlements below authorized amounts• Published thought leadership on emerging legal issuesCore expertise: Employment & Labor Law | Corporate Transactions | Federal Civil Rights | Housing Law | Immigration | Civil Litigation | Contract NegotiationBeyond the courtroom, I serve as Co-Chair of Creative Arts Workshop\'s board in New Haven—bringing the same innovative problem-solving to foster community creativity.Admitted: CT, NY, MA + Federal Courts Fluent in Spanish
Experience
of Counsel
Jul 2024 — Present · White Plains, NY, US
Major Responsibilities:• Defend employers in complex employment law matters across federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies (EEOC, NY Division of Human Rights, CHRO, MCAD) in NY, CT, and MA• Handle full spectrum of employment disputes including discrimination (race, gender, age), sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and failure-to-promote claims• Represent diverse client base from small businesses and restaurants to educational institutions and non-profit organizations• Provide strategic counsel on employment-related immigration matters and visa complianceKey Successes:• Secured dismissal of multiple cases at Response phase before Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, saving clients significant litigation costs• Consistently negotiate settlements below authorized amounts through effective mediation and direct counsel negotiations• Successfully defended federal civil rights claims including § 1983 equal protection challengesNotable Projects:• Drafted and negotiated international employment contracts between U.S. and German entities, navigating complex cross-border employment law requirements• Defended complex housing discrimination matters under Fair Housing Act involving Section 8 housing disputes• Managed multi-faceted contract dispute involving tortious interference and breach of contract claims for landlord with Section 8 properties• Handled federal class-of-one equal protection case involving alleged discriminatory enforcement of municipal building codes
Education
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Legal Studies, General
Roger Williams University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2011
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor’s Degree, Legal Studies
2007
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