Regina E. Faul

Regina E. Faul is a partner in and chairs the Employment & Labor Practice at Phillips Nizer LLP. She has distinguished herself for over 30 years representing clients in the areas of employment law and labor law. Her practice focuses on advising management clients on day-to-day employee relations, representing management in connection with collective bargaining, employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation, acting as insurance defense counsel, and conducting presentations and training for our clients’ workforces. Regina has successfully defended clients before state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings. She also has successfully resolved matters prior to trial through negotiated settlements. Her extensive experience includes litigation involving:The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), New York Labor Laws, New York State and City Human Rights Laws, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act.

Regina proactively engages with employers regarding compliance with federal, state and city laws; drafting and implementing effective handbooks, policies and procedures; drafting and reviewing restrictive covenants; drafting and reviewing employment contracts and severance agreements; and workplace health and safety programs.

Regina is frequently called upon as a commentator regarding local and federal labor and employment law. She was also elected to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers as a Fellow, the highest recognition by one's colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication, and excellence.