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Many employers require employees to enter into arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. Often there are questions about the validity, reach, and effect of agreements that require employees to pursue work-related claims in arbitration, and the practice has been litigated in front of the Supreme Court in recent years. This program, taught by Lauren M. Law and Sarah Slachetka will survey the enforcement of arbitration agreements within the context of employment throughout all fifty states.
Learning Objectives:
Review state-level legislation and case law regarding the enforceability of workplace arbitration agreements
Analyze national trends in the judiciary’s approach to arbitration agreements
Identify points of weakness in arbitration agreements
Advise employers and employees on the enforceability of arbitration agreements
Folkman Law Offices, P.C.
After nine years as an Assistant Prosecutor, Sarah brings to Folkman Law a wealth of trial experience and a deep understanding of litigation. Sarah has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation held by less than 1% of New Jersey attorneys. By understanding how a matter goes in before a jury, Sarah is able to build and craft her cases for the best outcomes possible.
Sarah is also experienced in arbitration, both domestic and international, meditation, and all aspects of litigation. Sarah has prosecuted multi-million dollar commercial and personal injury cases to completion.
Sarah’s former life as a prosecutor has also given her significant experience in working with and advocating for victims and clients who are not familiar with the court system. She understands that the litigation process can be stressful and works hard to alleviate her clients’ apprehension while navigating the legal process for them.
LITIGATION PERCENTAGE: 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
PRESENTATIONS & SEMINARS
Boardwalk Seminar 2019: Evidentiary Issues in Business Torts
Boardwalk Seminar 2018: Defending Against the Trade Secrets Act
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HONORS & AWARDS
South Jersey, Awesome Attorney, 2015–2017
SJ Magazine Top Attorneys, 2017–2018
Folkman Law Offices, P.C.
Lauren is an aggressive advocate and is always looking to achieve the best results for her clients. Lauren is experienced in arbitrating and mediating cases. She appears regularly before the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights representing victims of employment discrimination.
Lauren maintains her own employment and personal injury caseload, in which she has drafted and argued motions, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, filed complaints, and represented clients through all aspects of litigation.
Due to her keen eye for detail, Lauren is integral in the firm’s complex business litigation and legal malpractice section.
Lauren is responsible for drafting an NJ Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Grande v. Saint Clare’s Health System – a case that involved employment discrimination based on disability.
While in law school, Lauren participated in the Small Business Counseling Clinic, where she incorporated small businesses and assisted individuals in starting their companies.
Prior to joining Folkman Law Offices, Lauren served as a law clerk for a prominent Philadelphia defense firm working on legal malpractice cases and was a judicial intern for the Hon. Karen M. Williams, United States Magistrate Judge, in the District of New Jersey.
HONORS & AWARDS
South Jersey Awesome Attorneys, 2015–2017
SJ Magazine Top Attorney, 2016–2019
First Year Legal Writing Award
First Year Honors
PRESENTATIONS & SEMINARS
Boardwalk Seminar 2019, Employment Law Section, Speaker
Good program
Great overview of the issues and what to consider when faced with an Arbitration Agreement dispute. Good job.
Lots of important issues and information clearly presented.
