Burton J. Fishman

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ABOUT BURTON J. FISHMAN

I have devoted my practice to developing the \"law of the workplace,\" an interdisciplinary approach that offers employers counsel and representation on a broad range of matters growing out of government regulation of business. My experience extends to the full spectrum of employment and labor matters, including employment discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), affirmative action, and leave and benefits law. In recent years, I have taken a leading role nationally in advising the business community on the impact of the ADA, the FMLA, and the evolving law of genetic discrimination and have represented clients in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and in arbitrations and courts at all levels.Prior to joining FortneyScott, I served as the Deputy Solicitor for National Operations for the U.S. Department of Labor during the George H. W. Bush administration. During my tenure, I was a departmental spokesman and Congressional witness on issues such as disability law, wage and hour matters, the “glass ceiling” initiative, and the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Mexico.I am a widely-recognized author of +100 books and articles on workplace issues and wrote a featured column on the ADA for HR Advisor (WestGroup) and for Thompson Publishing Group. In addition, I am an experienced speaker on employment issues, active supporter of the arts in Washington, where I serve as the General Counsel of the Washington Performing Arts Society, and a founding member of the Lawyers Committee of the Shakespeare Theatre Company of Washington.