Overview
Lindsay Ditlow is experienced in all aspects of employment law, including litigation, counselling, and corporate transactions.
As a trial lawyer, Lindsay has successfully represented numerous clients in employment litigations, including cases involving claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Family Medical Leave Act and state leave laws, the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine, state discrimination and retaliation statutes, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and state wage and hour laws.
Lindsay also advises US and multinational companies and executives in the healthcare, FinTech, gig economy, retail, staffing, and modelling and influencer industries on all aspects of employment, labor and corporate compliance, including the drafting and negotiation of employment and separation agreements; pay equity compliance and data analysis; corporate restructurings and reductions in force; expansions into new countries; employer response in epidemic and pandemic situations, including COVID-19 guidance and legislation as well as return to work policies; internal corporate investigations, including sexual harassment; handbooks and policy manuals; US and global codes of conduct; protection against employee raiding and theft of trade secrets and other confidential information; and compliance with all global personnel policies, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, discipline and consultation obligations, terminations and secondments. Additionally, Lindsay advises colleges and universities on Title IX Compliance.
Lindsay also routinely advises on the buy-side and sell-side with respect to employment concerns in M&A transactions.
Results
- Represented a publicly traded medical technology company against claims of discrimination and retaliation in California federal district court. Claims were successfully dismissed with prejudice*
- Successfully represented a technology holding company in New York State Court asserting various claims against a minority shareholder and former executive*
- Served as Title IX Coordinator for a nationally recognized university in a matter concerning highly publicized allegations among students*
- Obtained a successful defense verdict after a seven week trial in a breach of contract/non-solicitation case on behalf of an advertising company*
- Represented a nationwide staffing company against claims of discrimination and retaliation in the Southern District of New York. Claims were successfully dismissed with prejudice*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott.
Recognitions
- Legal 500 US 2021
- Empire State Counsel Award, recipient, 2016 to 2018
- Benchmark Litigation 2020: Labor & Employment Star
Community
Credentials
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law, JD, 2006
Tulane University, AB Freeman School of Business, BS, 2003
Courts/Agencies
US District Court for the District of New Jersey
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admissions
New Jersey
New York
