Ana G. Jarquin represents employers in labor and employment matters, drawing from her background as a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she defended the federal government in personnel actions and employment disputes. Her government experience provides her with insight into how agencies and employers approach compliance, litigation strategy, and risk management in employment matters.
Ana handles litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, drafts dispositive motions and discovery responses, and conducts settlement negotiations in employment disputes. She represents clients in matters involving discrimination claims, hostile work environment allegations, retaliation cases, and reasonable accommodation requests. Her practice includes advising employers on personnel matters, employee performance issues, and misconduct investigations to pursue compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Ana develops and conducts compliance trainings for organizations on employment law topics and civil rights statutes. She provides guidance on ethics matters and helps employers navigate complex regulatory requirements. Her experience includes managing large-scale discovery reviews and litigation in employment cases.
Concentrations
• Employment policies guidance
• Discrimination and retaliation complaint defense
• Settlement and dispute resolution
Experience
Representative Matters
• Drafted settlement agreements that led to the conclusion of litigation involving employers in personnel matters.°
• Led litigation strategy before the EEOC in matter involving allegations of hostile work environment and retaliation.°
• Drafted charge of discrimination and served as lead agency attorney in responding to COVID pandemic related disability discrimination complaint resulting in a financial settlement to an aggrieved complainant.°
• Led complex litigation matter requiring review of extensive and complex discovery, overseeing a team of five attorneys and drafting interim responses issued by the employer.°
°The above representations were handled by Ms. Jarquin prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Government Experience
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 2021-2025
o Trial Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, 2022-2025
o Legal Honors Law Clerk, Office of the General Counsel, 2021-2022
Internships
• Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Educational Opportunities Section, 2020
• Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 2019
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
• Recipient, Philadelphia Bar Association, “Eve Biskind Klothen Pro Bono Distinction Award,” 2021
