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Biography
Carolyn focuses her practice on representing corporations in labor and employment matters. She has significant experience defending employers in litigation, mediation, and arbitration cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies involving Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADEA, ADA, the OSH Act, the WARN Act, and state-specific employment laws.
Prior to joining Mitts Milavec, Carolyn represented U.S. Senators and other Senate management in federal court litigation and at administrative hearings before the Office of Compliance as Assistant Counsel for Employment for the U.S. Senate.
In addition to handling litigation matters, Carolyn has successfully negotiated labor contracts, counseled clients regarding regulatory compliance, prepared corporate employment policies and handbooks, conducted investigations, and advised companies regarding litigation avoidance strategies. She regularly conducts seminars and other training regarding compliance with labor and employment laws.
Education, Honors, & Awards
J.D., Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA, 1991
Edward C. Stone Appellate Moot Court Competition
Esdaile Moot Court Competition
B.A., Duke University, Durham, NC, 1988
Professional and Community Involvement
During law school, Carolyn served as an extern for the Honorable William J. Rea of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. While practicing law in California, Carolyn authored legislation for the California State Bar Conference of Delegates and participated as a delegate. As a member of the Duke Alumni Association Admissions Committee, Carolyn interviews and reports on applicants to Duke. She also speaks on various panels and acts as a judge for local moot court competitions.
Pro Bono
Carolyn received an award from the Orange County Bar Association for her pro bono service on behalf of the Orange County Poverty Law Center. In addition, she prosecuted criminal cases as a Deputy District Attorney in the Trial Attorney Program of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in Santa Ana, California. She also directed the Adopt-A-School program in Santa Ana, California and taught in the D.C. Street Law Program in Washington, D.C.
Bar Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State of California
District of Columbia
News and Publications
The Legal Intelligencer, Can the CFAA Protect Your Business Data?
The Legal Intelligencer, The New Employment Laws in Town: GINA AND MHPAEA
The Legal Intelligencer, It’s a Brave New World: How Businesses Should Address New Technology in the Workplace
U.S. News & World Report, Boo Hoo! Employers as Baby Sitters
Society for Human Resource Management, Avoid Common Myths When Coordinating FMLA and STD Leave
The Legal Intelligencer, The Time is Right to Prepare for Workplace Emergencies
The Legal Intelligencer, ADA Amendments Put Damper on New Year Celebration for Employers
The Legal Intelligencer, Family Friendly Workplace Act. Is it Time for Compensatory Time?
The Legal Intelligencer, The USERRA Obligations of Returning Veterans’ Employers
The National Law Journal, Lawyers Warn Employers About Giving Glowing Reviews on LinkedIn
CNN.com, Lose Weight or Else
Legal Intelligencer, To Blog or not to Blog: The Question Is, “What Should Employers Do?”
Law.com, Corporate Wellness Programs May Be Bad Investments
Forward Magazine, The Wellness Cure
Legal Intelligencer, Military Service Issues Under the FMLA Are a New Frontier
Employment Law Strategist, Business Not As Usual: The Rise In Family Responsibility Discrimination Cases, Part 1 and Part 2
National Law Journal, Some Anti-Gay Bias is Already Against the Law
Legal Intelligencer, A Closer Look: Are Employers Better Off Before or After Ledbetter?
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