Ms. Kowalkowski’s primary area of practice is labor and employment law.

Bar Admissions

Admissions

• West Virginia State Bar
• United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
  
   

Education

• Elon University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2013
• William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2016

Significant Accomplishments

Representing clients in labor and employment litigation matters involving the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, the West Virginia Patient Safety Act, and other federal and state employment laws

Representing employers in class action wage and hour litigation

Representing clients in matters pending before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and in arbitration

Providing strategic advice and counseling to employers dealing with employment issues, including EEO policies and practices

Drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures

Representing corporations in contract disputes