Marian Zapata-Rossa

Experience

1. Attorney

   Snell & Wilmer

   Dec 2017 — Present

   Marian Zapata-Rossa practices in the area of labor and employment law. Her recent experience includes: Representing employers before various government agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Arizona Civil Rights Division, the Department of Labor and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Defending employers in arbitration, mediation, and litigation, including contract disputes; enforcement of employment and arbitration agreements; wage and hour claims; discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims and enforceability of covenants not to compete. Providing employment advice and counseling to employers on current trends and compliance with state and federal employment laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Arizona\'s Employment Security laws. Advising employers on employment issues, including background checks, hiring, termination, discipline, whistleblower liability, and workplace investigations. Drafting employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor's, Major in Mass Communications & Minor in Spanish

  1998 — 2002

• Howard University School of Law

  Juris Doctorate

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Courts
• Employee Handbooks
• Mediation
• Criminal Law
• Civil Rights Law
• Legal Research
• Retaliation
• Civil Litigation
• Administrative Hearings
• Commercial Litigation
• Class Actions
• Employee Training
• Discrimination
• Trade Secrets
• Employment Contracts
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Hearings
• Employment Law
• Trial Practice
• Breach of Contract
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Legal Advice
• Appeals