Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 
Jemi is an experienced trial attorney and legal counselor who focuses her practice on employment law, complex commercial and business litigation, and higher education law, in state and federal courts. She represents private and public sector clients, including employers, colleges and universities, and business entities engaged in a broad range of industries. She is a leader of the firm's employment practice.
Her experience encompasses employment-related disputes including claims of alleged discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, harassment, and disparate treatment/disparate impact in the workplace. This includes actions brought under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and whistleblower actions brought under New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA).
Jemi supports employers in the drafting and negotiation of non-compete agreements, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements. She provides counseling and guidance on employment best practices, human resources law, and the practical implications of state and federal laws impacting employers.
Jemi has defended institutions of higher education against discrimination and harassment claims brought under Title IX, in employment disputes brought under various state and federal statutes, and in matters involving faculty and student conduct, academic and disciplinary matters, allegations of civil rights violations, and disputes involving institutional governance.
Her commercial litigation experience includes representing businesses across numerous sectors in disputes ranging from restrictive covenant enforcement to contract and real estate matters, among others. Jemi also routinely counsels employers on litigation avoidance and measures they can take in their daily operations to reduce the risk of lawsuits.
Jemi also serves as New Jersey local counsel in federal litigation. She has a proven track record of successfully defending claims of discrimination and retaliation, as well as general business disputes, including mitigating risk in areas of the law where fee-shifting statutes and emotional distress damages claims can significantly increase jury awards. Her ability to assess risk and guide her clients to resolution at the right stage of litigation – whether through alternative dispute resolution, summary judgment, or trial – is noteworthy among her clients, many of whom turn to her for repeat representation.
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