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Beverly W. Garofalo is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has substantial experience representing employers in court and before administrative agencies.

Beverly regularly counsels employers on a wide range of employment issues, including sexual harassment; discrimination; accommodating disabled employees; family and medical leave laws; wage and hour laws; hiring, disciplining and terminating employees; downsizing and reductions-in-force; independent contractor, employment, non-competition and confidentiality agreements; mergers and acquisitions; and outsourcing. In 2012, she prevailed in a federal court jury trial in a case involving claims of pregnancy discrimination.

Beverly speaks and writes extensively on current labor and employment law issues. She also conducts management training on all topics including harassment prevention, workplace privacy, effective management, and equal employment opportunity law.

Following graduation from law school, Beverly was a law clerk to the Hon. Chief Justice Ellen Ash Peters of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

Honors and Recognitions

Published Works

  • “Striking a Blow Against Identity Theft,” Connecticut Law Tribute (October 2008)
  • "Employee Reassignment Under the ADA," The Corporate Counselor 22.12 (May 2008) [Author]
  • "Is Your General Release Enforceable?" The Corporate Counselor 20.5 (October 2005) [Author]
  • "Downsizing in the New Economy - Issues to Consider to Avoid a Layoff Backlash," The Corporate Counselor (February 2001) [Co-Author]

Credentials

Education
University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude

Colorado College
B.A.
Admitted to Practice
4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Connecticut - D. Conn.
New York - S.D. N.Y.
Connecticut
Professional Associations and Activities
American Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association

University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude

Colorado College
B.A.

4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Connecticut - D. Conn.
New York - S.D. N.Y.
Connecticut

American Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association