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Sarah E. Kowalkowski

Counsel

Charleston, WV

office 304.720.4096

Overview

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Distinctions

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Community Involvement

Personal Interests

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Ms. Kowalkowski’s primary area of practice is labor and employment law.

Education

Elon University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2013
William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2016

Experience

Representing clients in labor and employment litigation matters involving the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, the West Virginia Patient Safety Act, and other federal and state employment laws
Representing employers in class action wage and hour litigation
Representing clients in matters pending before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and in arbitration
Providing strategic advice and counseling to employers dealing with employment issues, including EEO policies and practices
Drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures
Representing corporations in contract disputes

Labor & Employment Law Litigation

Distinctions

Named on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for Litigation - Labor and Employment
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
Regional Champion, ABA Labor & Employment Law Trial Advocacy Competition
Best Trial Brief, South Texas Mock Trial Challenge

Admissions

West Virginia State Bar
United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia

Community Involvement

Disability Rights of West Virginia’s Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council
Mentor, William & Mary Law Co-Counsel Program

Personal Interests

Traveling
Needlepoint
Peloton
Reading
Musical theatre
Philadelphia Eagles football

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Experience

Representing clients in labor and employment litigation matters involving the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, the West Virginia Patient Safety Act, and other federal and state employment laws

Representing employers in class action wage and hour litigation

Representing clients in matters pending before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and in arbitration

Providing strategic advice and counseling to employers dealing with employment issues, including EEO policies and practices

Drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures

Representing corporations in contract disputes

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