Christina Asbee
Director @ Disability Rights New York | Attorney in New York
- Role
- Director at Disability Rights New York
- Location
- Albany, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christina Asbee
Strategic legal advisor with experience in employment law, risk management, contracts law…
Experience
Director
Sep 2014 — Present · NY, US
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary legal team delivering civil rights advocacy and representation to clients across New York State.• Provide legal counsel on workplace, housing, education, and community access issues, ensuring compliance with federal and state disability laws, including the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. • Strategically negotiate with private and public institutions to resolve complex civil rights matters, often avoiding protracted litigation while achieving client-centered solutions.• Resolve conflict between clients and employers and HR professionals to ensure compliance with workplace accommodation laws and inclusive employment practices.• Advise senior leadership, government officials, clients, and external stakeholders on legal risk, regulatory obligations, and best practices for maintaining compliance with anti-discrimination laws.• Draft and review internal policies and procedures to ensure corporate compliance with accessibility and accommodation laws.• Enforce contract terms, court orders, and settlement agreements through formal and informal dispute resolution processes, including administrative hearings and litigation. • Deliver engaging legal education through public speaking and publication, tailoring complex legal content to diverse audiences including corporate partners, academic institutions, and community stakeholders.• Oversee operational functions including staff supervision, project planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to ensure deadlines, goals, and legal obligations are consistently met.
Education
Vermont Law and Graduate School
Doctor of Law - JD
Universitat de Barcelona
International Business
Elmhurst University
Bachelor of Science - BS, International Business
Elmhurst University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business
2001 — 2005
Vermont Law and Graduate School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Environmental/Criminal Law
2008 — 2011
Skills
- Policy
- Presenting to Clients
- International Relations
- Event Planning
- Human Resources
- Public Policy
- Administrative Law
- Trademarks
- Civil Litigation
- Research
- Westlaw
- Cross-Cultural Teams
- Legal Research
- Adult Education
- Higher Education
- Public Speaking
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Public Relations
- Nonprofits
- Motivational Speaking
- Non-Profits
- Environmental Policy
- Employee Training
- Courts
- Policy Analysis
- Mediation
- Business Advising
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