Irene Hsieh

Irene defends employers against employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation and whistleblower claims. This work includes claims of discrimination in employment practices on the basis of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. She provides representation in disputes related to restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and other employment-related agreements. Her experience encompasses claims brought under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and other state and federal laws. 

Irene has played a significant role in defending against Title IX claims on behalf of colleges and universities, including alleged sex-based discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation lawsuits involving both students and faculty members.

For clients operating in the healthcare sector, Irene has litigated the enforceability of restrictive covenants contained in physician employment, shareholder, and LLC operating agreements, as well as asset purchase agreements. Her healthcare litigation experience also includes actions related to the suspension of medical staff privileges. 

In addition, Irene’s litigation experience includes construction-related disputes, challenges to municipal redevelopment designations, contractual litigation, trust and estate litigation, and providing support as local counsel for several dozen related environmental tort matters. 

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