Wendy Fischman
Partner @Potomac Law Group
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WORK HISTORY
Partner @Potomac Law Group
Washington, DC, US
Advises corporate, non-profit, and higher education employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. Extensive experience developing, implementing, and monitoring internal employment policies and procedures and representing clients before federal and state agencies. Clients routinely seek advice on negotiating and drafting executive employment agreements; maintaining a diverse workforce; avoiding and mitigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; wage and hour compliance; performance management; terminations; reductions in force; and severance agreements. Develops compliance programs and conducts “train-the-trainer,” workforce, and management-level training programs, designed to minimize the risk of employment issues before they arise.Serves as outside general counsel to several emerging and established small and mid-sized businesses. Real-world advice is forged from years of experience managing high-stakes litigation and hundreds of internal investigations involving personnel and business-related issues. Skilled at drafting, evaluating, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University Law School
JD, with High Honors
University of Florida
B.A., Sociology
SKILLS
ABOUT WENDY FISCHMAN
Seasoned employment attorney, trusted counsel, and risk manager. Advises clients ranging from start-ups to large institutions on all aspects of the employment relationship, and serves as outside general counsel to several emerging and established small to mid-sized companies and organizations. Develops informal partnerships with clients, providing each client with an external source to solve legal challenges that arise in business every day. Provides practical counsel to clients in navigating legal risks, while positioning clients for strategic success. Specialties: Experienced advocate and counselor in multiple areas of employment law; Human Resources consulting; commercial law; regulatory compliance; and ethics.
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