Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Joanne Rinardo
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Joanne Rinardo defends clients in employment and constitutional claims and is best known for litigation involving Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Family Medical Leave Act, as well as general employment claims. Ms. Rinardo has defended 60 EEOC and/or comparable state agency charges in a tri-state area over a two-year period with no findings of “cause” issued against the client.
She also advises clients in developing the internal best practices, policies, and procedures to avoid unnecessary or costly claims.
Overview
- Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1995
- University of New Orleans, Ph. D., graduated 1988
- University of New Orleans, M.Ed., graduated 1978
- Louisiana State University, B.A., graduated 1973
- Louisiana, Louisiana
- American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section
- Federal Bar Association -
- Louisiana Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Louisiana State Bar Association -
- New Orleans Bar Association -
- Louisiana, Louisiana
- American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section
- Federal Bar Association -
- Louisiana Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Louisiana State Bar Association -
- New Orleans Bar Association -
- Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1995
- University of New Orleans, Ph. D., graduated 1988
- University of New Orleans, M.Ed., graduated 1978
- Louisiana State University, B.A., graduated 1973
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Education Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Labor Law - Management
Awards:
- Highest grade in both Ethics and Educational Law
- Warren E. Mouledoux Award for Ethics, Loyola School of Law
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©
News & Media
Additional Information
- Areas of Practice
Education Law
Labor and Employment Litigation
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