Tricia litigates employment, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant cases in state and federal courts. She also appears before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the EEOC, the Connecticut Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor. Whether resolving a matter pre-litigation or litigating a case to trial, Tricia uses her first-rate strategic litigation skills to advocate for her clients’ interests. She works closely with her clients to ensure that the litigation is executed with the highest degree of skill and professionalism.
In addition to maintaining a thriving litigation practice, Tricia advises clients on a wide range of employment law matters, including sexual harassment and discrimination avoidance; disability and pregnancy accommodation; FMLA; wage and hour compliance; and trade secrets and restrictive covenants. She also provides training and presents on labor and employment issues, particularly sexual harassment prevention. Tricia represents clients in a wide range of industries and sectors, including education (colleges, universities and independent schools), health care, financial services, retail, food and beverage, transportation services, energy and manufacturing.
Tricia is ranked as a Band 1 leading Labor & Employment attorney in Chambers USA. In addition, she is listed in Best Lawyers in America®. In 2017 and 2020, Best Lawyers in America® recognized her as “Lawyer of the Year” for New Haven, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and in 2020 Best Lawyers also recognized her as “Lawyer of the Year” for New Haven Employment Law – Management. In 2019 and 2020, Super Lawyers listed Tricia among the Top 25 Women Attorneys in Connecticut.