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Delia assists clients with labor and employment matters, especially when they intersect with intellectual property law.

Delia’s interest in law was first sparked by a publishing law course during her master’s program at New York University. Her interest continued to grow during her corporate career in the publishing industry, where she found herself drawn to the complexities of legal issues and the stories behind them. Her experience managing teams and negotiating publishing contracts has given her a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the importance of IP ownership in employment agreements.

Delia’s time in law school was marked by a strong focus on intellectual property and labor law, and she graduated with a special certification in IP law. She also found herself surprisingly drawn to oral arguments and litigation, leading her to participate in trial advocacy and deposition advocacy programs. Her independent study on labor law, where she examined current unionization strategies among large national corporations, further solidified her interest in the L&E field.

Now a fully qualified attorney, Delia provides representation during litigation as well as preventative counsel. She has a special interest in and passion for advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and she brings a unique blend of experiences from working in small businesses, franchises, and large corporations.

Known as a strategic problem-solver, Delia is adept at understanding the context of issues, synthesizing insights, and developing creative solutions to complex problems.

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An Election Primer for Private-Sector Employers

As the 2024 general election draws near, employers can anticipate a rise in political expression from employees both inside and outside of the workplace. Political speech encompasses a broad array of activities, extending far beyond verbal or written communication on political topics. For example, wearing clothing or accessories that endorse or oppose certain issues (N.L.R.B. v. Mead Corp.); wearing wrist bands in support of political causes (Tinker v. Des Moines); displaying bumper stickers, campaign buttons or political posters (Ferguson Police Officers Ass’n v. City of Ferguson); donning insignia such as buttons or decals (Home Depot USA, Inc. and Antonio Morales Jr.); and even “liking” a social media post can be viewed as protected speech (Bland v. Roberts).

What is caste and caste discrimination?

“Caste” or a “caste system” is a social hierarchy passed down through families and can dictate an individual’s permissible professions as well as aspects of their social life, including whom they can marry.[1] It exists in a variety of ways, but for purposes of defining a legally protected class, it most directly relates to persons of South Asian descent. Importantly, however, an individual’s race or religion is not a caste, and caste and race/religion should not be equated or conflated.[2]

As of September 13th, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL-WHD) is partnering with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to focus on “enhanced law enforcement” through information sharing, joint investigations, training, and outreach.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is considered voluntary and is not legally binding, but may…