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Garrett Kennedy

Partner · DLA Piper LLP (US)

United StatesEmployment Litigation, Class Action Defense

About

Garrett Kennedy represents employers and senior executives in all aspects of employment-related litigation, including before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitration panels, as well as in mediations. His litigation experience includes defense of claims of sex, race and national origin discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation, as well as claims brought pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour laws, disputes involving the enforcement of employment contracts and post-employment restrictive covenants and tort claims arising out of the employment relationship, such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference and defamation. He also has significant experience defending employers in class and collective actions and advises on terminations, disciplinary actions, employment agreements, separation agreements, investigations, and employment policies.

Practice areas

Employment LitigationClass Action DefenseWage and HourRestrictive CovenantsDiscriminationHarassmentRetaliation

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Expertise

Employer RepresentationLitigationMediationArbitrationEmployment ContractsSeparation AgreementsEmployment PoliciesInvestigations

Education

  • J.D., University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A., University of Pennsylvania