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Jo Bennett

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1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Higher Education, Labor and Employment Practices, Litigation Services and 2 more

About Jo Bennett

Jo Bennett is a lawyer practicing higher education, labor and employment practices, litigation services and 2 other areas of law. Jo received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University, and has been licensed for 30 years. Jo practices in Philadelphia, PA.

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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • Higher Education
    • Labor and Employment Practices
    • Litigation Services
    • Nonprofit Organizations
    • Sports Law Team

Practice Details

  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Served as lead counsel for a Fortune 10 company in wage-
    -hour collective
    class action litigation, resulting in a court order vastly reducing the size of the collective
    a stipulation dismissing the class allegations.
    As lead trial counsel, obtained directed verdict for public school system on reasonable accommodation claim under Americans With Disabilities Act
    termination claim under Family
    Medical Leave Act.
    As lead trial counsel, obtained defense verdict for public school system on ADA retaliation claim.
    Served as lead trial counsel for a national franchise owner-operator in Title VII gender harassment case, resulting in successful post-trial motion granting judgment in favor of defendant.
    Obtained summary judgment in religious discrimination case for nonprofit human services provider.
    Served as lead counsel for regional transportation authority in a series of wage-
    -hour collective actions.
    Obtained defense verdict for regional transportation authority in lawsuit alleging race discrimination
    retaliation.
    As lead trial counsel, obtained a jury verdict in a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction for a public school system on a complex claim involving labor
    employment, breach of contract,
    promissory estoppel issues.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Pennsylvania
    1996, New Jersey
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
    Memberships

    Professional Affiliations

    •American Bar Association
    •Pennsylvania Bar Association
    •Philadelphia Bar Association
    •Forum of Executive Women
    •Liberty Industry Liaison Group

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Temple University Beasley School of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Western Kentucky University
    B.A.
    summa cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    1958
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