Julie Bastian

About Julie Bastian

I am a Labor and Employment Law attorney with expertise as a Corporate Counsel specializing in HR Advisement. Recently displaced due to a pandemic-related RIF, I am actively pursuing a new role in the WNY area. I am happy to share my resume upon request. HOW I DESCRIBE MYSELF Analytical Resourceful Determined Resilient Multifaceted I thrive in environments where I can educate and empower others to improve personally and professionally, create policies, procedures, and more efficient practices that exceed client expectations while complying with all relevant laws and allows an organization to stay competitive. My greatest strength is my well-rounded professional experience. My experience covers public and private international companies and I have helped them successfully navigate a wide range of business-critical challenges. WHY PEOPLE ENJOY WORKING WITH ME People find me approachable, resourceful, responsive, and have strong interpersonal skills. I listen to them and provide balanced, solid, legal advice that helps them to be successful in their roles. PASSIONATE ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCES The activities I enjoy most in my career involve personal interactions, consulting, mentoring, problem-solving, empowering others, and working on projects that require cross-functional coordination to achieve a common goal. Those activities are high priorities in HR, and I enjoy being able to apply my knowledge and expertise to assist HR professionals to excel in their roles. MY ZONE OF GENIUS Problem-solving. I have an innate ability to listen, observe, gain trust and confidence, and understand the needs and goals of individuals, teams, and organizations while identifying potential gaps in proposed solutions. I apply this ability across diverse situations including addressing areas of deadlock during contract negotiations and counseling executives on business opportunities. LEGAL EXPERTISE Federal and State HR and Employment Law | Federal and State Wage and Hour Law | Federal and State Agency Claims of Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation | State and Federal Employee Leave Laws | Legal Aspects of Co-Employment | Background Check and Drug Test Compliance with State and Federal Law | Misclassification of Independent Contractors | Workers’ Compensation/Insurance | Oversight of Employee Immigration Matters | Union Negotiations and Grievance Proceedings | Corporate Legal Department Management/Contracts Department Oversight | Corporate Governance | Corporate Compliance with Federal and State Laws | Contracts and Negotiations | WBE/WMBE Certifications

Experience

1. Corporate Counsel

   Delaware North

   Jul 2021 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

Education

• Canisius College

  B.A.

  1999 — 2001

• University at Buffalo School of Law

  J.D.

  2001 — 2004