Kristine J. Feher

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Shareholder

  Firm Name

  Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Experience: Representative Matters: Won unanimous jury verdict in New Jersey Superior Court on behalf of major hospital system in case alleging whistleblower retaliation
  obesity discrimination.
  Won unanimous jury verdict in New Jersey Superior Court on behalf of major package delivery company in case alleging failure to accommodate the plaintiff's disability.
  Won unanimous jury verdict on plaintiff's claims
  on counterclaim for damages against plaintiff on behalf of major telecommunications provider in case involving claims of breach of contract, implied covenant of good faith
  fair dealing,
  tortious interference,
  defended plaintiff's appeal to the New Jersey Appellate Division.
  Along with GT co-counsel, achieved unanimous jury verdict in a case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in which plaintiff alleged claims of disability discrimination, failure to accommodate his alleged disability,
  retaliation.
  Secured resolution at arbitration in whistleblower retaliation
  discrimination claim on behalf of hotel management company in case alleging sexual orientation discrimination
  retaliation against corporate client
  executives.
  As part of the defense team representing a major U.S. retailer, defeated class
  collective certification of classes of Assistant Store Managers in overtime misclassification cases.
  As co-leader of the defense team for a major international chemical company, defeated a claim for certification of a proposed class action alleging a nation-wide practice of age discrimination in force reductions,
  successfully defended that decision on appeal.
  Secured summary judgment in overtime pay class action on behalf of medical device manufacturer who was alleged to be a joint employer of workers provided by a staffing agency.
  Won summary judgment on behalf of a major hospital system in New Jersey state court in cases alleging disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, race discrimination,
  Won summary judgement on behalf of another major hospital system in case alleging race discrimination
  retaliation.
  Achieved summary judgment on behalf of major telecommunications company in arbitration alleging race discrimination
  retaliation.
  Secured summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of major telecommunications provider in a claim for benefits under an ERISA-governed disability plan,
  defended the decision before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
  Obtained summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of major telecommunications provider in a claim for retirement benefits under an ERISA-governed separation plan,
  defended appeal to Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
  Secured summary judgment on behalf of major telecommunications provider in claim alleging sex discrimination
  related issues,
  defended the decision before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
  Obtained dismissal on behalf of major telecommunications provider of suit in the Southern District of New York alleging race discrimination
  various other claims.
  Obtained summary judgment in numerous cases alleging discrimination
  related claims against corporate clients in New Jersey
  New York courts.
  Enforced an oral settlement agreement entered into with a plaintiff after plaintiff sought to rescind the agreement. Plaintiff asserted claims relating to stock options in federal court in the District of New Jersey
  won the Third Circuit Appeal.
  Obtained dismissals
  findings of 'no probable cause' in numerous employment discrimination charges filed with the EEOC
  various state fair employment practice agencies.
  Assisted corporate clients in employment-based immigration matters, including obtaining temporary work authorization
  /or permanent residence for foreign workers, compliance with I-9 (employment verification) requirements, internal audits,
  audits by agencies.
  Counseled clients on employment law issues including layoffs, compliance
  anticipated employment actions.
  Conducted training, including prevention of workplace harassment
  compliance with leave
  disability laws, at dozens of client sites
  seminars.
  Reviewed
  revised client h
  books, contracts, employment policies, offer letters
  applications.
  The above representations were h
  led by Ms. Feher prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
• Additional Links
  http://www.gtlaw.com/People/FeherKristineJ