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Krissy A. Katzenstein

Partner

Krissy A. Katzenstein represents employers in a wide range of employment disputes, with a focus on class and collective actions involving systemic discrimination claims and complex multi-plaintiff matters. She also has experience handling a variety of single plaintiff matters involving discrimination and harassment claims, FLSA and state wage and hour claims, and Family Medical Leave Act claims. In addition, Krissy regularly works with clients on large internal investigations involving sensitive allegations.

Extended Profile

Krissy also works with clients to develop diversity programs and identify strategies and initiatives to increase diverse representation and foster an inclusive work environment. In addition, she regularly counsels clients on class action avoidance strategies, including conducting pay equity and other self-critical statistical analyses. Krissy also has experience handling complex issues such as large corporate restructurings.

Education

  • Tufts University, 2005, B.A., Magna Cum Laude
  • Vanderbilt University Law School, 2008, J.D.

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • California
  • Indiana
  • US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Awards and Affiliations

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

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

Recommended, Dispute resolution: Product liability, mass tort and class action: pharmaceuticals and medical devices – defense, The Legal 500 US (2018)

Recommended, Labor and employment: Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions): defense, The Legal 500 US (2018)

Publications

6/15/2018 - Maryland Enacts New Law Concerning Sexual Harassment Claims

8/31/2017 - White House Budget Office Suspends EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting Requirement

2/1/2016 - EEOC Proposes Significant Expansion of EEO-1 Reporting Requirements

5/1/2015 - Supreme Court Endorses Limited Review of the EEOC’s Conciliation Efforts

News

5/30/2018 - Morgan Lewis Named DC Litigation Department of the Year for Labor and Employment by The National Law Journal

6/23/2017 - Morgan Lewis Elects 31 New Partners

6/30/2014 - Morgan Lewis Named Washington, D.C. Labor & Employment Litigation Dept. of the Year: The National Law Journal Salutes Firm for Depth and Variety of Matters