Alana F. Genderson

Associate

Alana Genderson advises clients on labor and employment best practices and defends clients in all phases of federal, state, and administrative employment litigation. Among other matters, Alana defends employers in whistleblower proceedings and against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. Alana is a key member of the firm’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) practice, representing clients in matters ranging from initial investigations to trials and appeals.

Extended Profile

As part of her OSHA practice, Alana works with clients to develop and implement companywide safety and health compliance policies and strategic plans. Alana regularly visits client worksites to manage federal Department of Labor (DOL) and state investigations and gives trainings on how to handle agency investigations. Alana guides clients through the administrative rulemaking process and has challenged DOL rulemaking on statutory and due process grounds. Alana also maintains an active crisis management practice, advising on a range of pressing matters such as workplace accidents and how to manage the presence of communicable diseases at a worksite.

Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Alana participated in the firm’s Public Interest Fellowship Program, gaining litigation experience in DC Superior Court with the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia. Alana currently serves as a co-chair for the DC Legal Aid Society Generous Associates Campaign.

Education

Duke University, 2007, B.A., With Distinction
The George Washington University Law School, 2010, J.D., With Honors

Admissions

District of Columbia
Maryland

Awards and Affiliations

Young Lawyer of the Year, Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2018)

Winner, The National Law Journal’s Litigation Department of the Year – Labor and Employment (2014)

DC Legal Aid Society Generous Associates Campaign Co-Chair

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment, Law360 (2017)