Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski specializes in employment law and represents both public and private employers in a range of legal matters. She has experience litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wage and hour disputes, and vicarious liability claims. She also assists employers with compliance issues, such as drafting policies, handbooks, and employment agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Before joining Margolis Edelstein, Anastasia worked in insurance defense litigation, where she defended clients in general liability and negligence cases. She also worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Chester County, representing the Commonwealth in criminal cases at trial, advocating for crime victims, and negotiating plea agreements.
During law school, Anastasia developed a passion for litigation and client advocacy. She participated in the trial advocacy program and served as a Teacher’s Assistant. Anastasia also interned with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of N.J., where she worked for the Honorable Jerrold N. Poslusny, Jr. Additionally, Anastasia was a member of the law school’s Student Wellness Association, focusing on promoting the mental and physical health of students.
Honors
•Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in the areas of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment
Speaking Engagements
•“State Employment Law Considerations” National Business Institute, December 2025
•“Pennsylvania Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now” National Business Institute, August 2025
•“Hiring Discrimination Issues - How to Prevent and Handle Them” and “Hiring, Onboarding; Managing Remote Workers: How to Do It Right” National Business Institute, December 2024
•“Pennsylvania Employment Law 2024” National Business Institute, April 2024
