Lawyer Jo Bennett, graduated from Western Kentucky University, B.A., summa cum laude Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP at 1600 Market Street, Suite 3600 Philadelphia, PA 19103.

While being a member of Professional Affiliations, American Bar Association , Pennsylvania Bar Association , Philadelphia Bar Association , Forum of Executive Women , Liberty Industry Liaison Group, Jo Bennett is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Jo Bennett as your lawyer, you should consider whether Jo Bennett offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Jo Bennett has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Jo Bennett's office is located at Philadelphia, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Jo Bennett's practice areas include Higher Education, Labor and Employment Practices, Litigation Services, Nonprofit Organizations, Sports Law Team.

Jo Bennett's college and law school education includes Western Kentucky University, B.A., summa cum laude, Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: Representative Matters: Served as lead counsel for a Fortune 10 company in wage-and-hour collective and class action litigation, resulting in a court order vastly reducing the size of the collective and 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 and termination claim under Family and 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-and-hour collective actions. Obtained defense verdict for regional transportation authority in lawsuit alleging race discrimination and retaliation. | | Jo Bennett, co-chair of the Labor and Employment Practices Group, advises employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including compliance and strategies for avoiding litigation. She represents organizations in administrative and court proceedings involving state and federal anti-discrimination statutes, wage-and-hour disputes, restrictive covenants, the National Labor Relatio. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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