Faculty Profile: Jennifer Rusie

Jennifer Rusie represents management in the area of labor and employment law with an emphasis on employment litigation, including cases involving Title VII, the ADAAA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, common law wrongful termination, and restrictive covenants. Jennifer also focuses on the area of compliance with disability access laws such as Title III of the ADA. In addition to representing and counseling employers in labor and employment matters, Jennifer represents companies in general litigation matters ranging from Tennessee Consumer Protection Act claims to contract disputes and claims of fraudulent misrepresentation. Jennifer has extensive experience investigating and litigating issues of sexual harassment in the workplace. Additionally, Jennifer's practice regularly involves advising employers on the topic of payroll cards and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations in this emerging area of law.