Laurie W. Engdahl

Laurie W. Engdahl has over 17 years of experience representing public and private employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law matters. Her experience includes representing public and private employers in court and before administrative agencies with respect to traditional labor, individual employment and employment discrimination matters. Ms. Engdahl has developed and led training programs on a wide variety of topics promoting effective employment practices, including harassment avoidance, discrimination prevention, and managing leaves and absences. Ms. Engdahl also assists managers and human resources personnel in drafting effective employment policies.

Education

University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1989

University of Connecticut, B.A., Economics, 1986

Bar Memberships

Massachusetts, 1989; U.S. District court, Massachusetts, 1990.

Professional Experience

Collins, Loughran & Peloquin, P.C., 2006-Present

Associate in law firm specializing in representing employees in labor, employment and education law matters.

North Bridge Employment Law Solutions, 2001-2006

stablished employment law consulting business specializing in training, workplace investigations, labor law and employment law counseling.

Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Holland & Drachman, P.C., 1991-1995 and 1997-2001

Private practice of labor relations law as an associate.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, 1995-1997

Served as First Assistant General Counsel representing the Agency before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Civil Service Commission and in grievance arbitration.

Professional Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association