Kathleen O'Malley

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Partner

  Firm Name

  Duane Morris LLP
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Representative Matters: Employment Litigation
  Won a defense verdict for a community hospital in a multi-plaintiff case following a two-week, jury trial involving claims of retaliation under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
  claims of defamation.
  Obtained a jury verdict on defamation
  retaliation claims after a one-week trial concerning m
  atory disclosures by a healthcare entity
  its staff under the New Jersey Health Care Professional Responsibility
  Reporting Enhancement Act (commonly referred to as the Cullen Law).
  Succeeded on a motion for summary judgment for national advocacy firm involving claims of constructive discharge
  breach of contract filed by former employee.
  Prevailed at arbitration on behalf of large investment firm on claims of tortious interference, defamation
  intentional infliction of emotional distress based on Form U-5 reporting.
  Won summary judgment motion for employer
  individuals named in lawsuit (human resources professional
  manager) on claims of discrimination
  hostile work environment.
  Obtained dismissal of invasion of privacy claim on behalf of nationwide facilities management company.
  Prevailed on motion to dismiss hostile work environment
  retaliation claims on behalf of national bank.
  Successfully defended EEOC
  DCR charges on behalf many clients.
  Advice
  Counsel
  Helped clients avoid liability
  litigation related to terminations
  reductions in force.
  Assisted non-profit client in healthcare industry with roll-out of early retirement program.
  Represented clients in connection with Department of Labor (DOL) audits.
  Conducted compliance audits
  training for clients in various industries.
  Drafted numerous employee h
  books.