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Meredith Cavallaro
Partner
Meredith Cavallaro is a member of Paduano & Weintraub LLP and leads its Chambers-ranked Employment Practice. She has been with the firm since 2000. Her practice is devoted to all aspects of employment litigation and counseling. She defends employers nationally, and across various industries, in state and federal actions and arbitrations involving claims of discrimination, hostile work environment, equal pay violations, retaliation, equity and contract disputes, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws. She is a fierce advocate and has obtained defense verdicts in every case she has tried. She has successfully disposed of numerous cases through motion practice and highly favorable resolutions.
Meredith leads a team that responds to and manages the complex issues that arise from workplace crises, including high profile sexual harassment complaints. Meredith helps employers throughout the United States navigate the constantly changing landscape of labor and employment laws and regulations. She supports human resources and management teams by providing prompt, practical and proactive solutions. She advises clients on responding to internal complaints, conducts outside investigations and equal pay audits and develops meaningful workplace trainings. She works with clients to structure terminations, reorganizations, and reductions in force. She is laser focused on helping clients build and maintain a compliant workplace infrastructure consistent with their values and commercial interests.
Education
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Hofstra University, B.A., 1996
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Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1999
Admissions
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New York
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New Jersey
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United States District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; District of New Jersey
Speaking Engagements
Honors
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Recognized as a New York Metro Super Lawyer for the years 2018-2024
Media Commentary
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Quoted, “4 Ways Employers Can Shield Teen Workers From Harassment,” Law360, February 21, 2024
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Quoted, “Employers Risk Bias Suits in Targeting Remote Staff for Layoffs,” Bloomberg Law, February 16, 2024
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Quoted, “NY Litigation Boutique Expands To LA,” Law360, January 31, 2024