Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced on Sept. 26 that Paul Parisi rejoined the firm as a principal in its Denver office. Parisi returns from DISH Network, where he served as director of litigation and senior counsel and led the company’s global labor and employment practice group.
“Paul’s experience as in-house counsel brings a valuable perspective to our Disability, Leave and Health Management group,” group co-leaders Joseph Lynett and Katharine Weber said in a press release. “His skill in crafting effective, compliant policies will greatly enhance our ability to serve clients. We’re thrilled to have him back at Jackson Lewis.”
Parisi has experience in disability management and health-related legal issues. Drawing on his experience with DISH Network, he provides guidance to employers concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Parisi served as DISH’s primary legal advisor, offering support to more than 20,000 employees on safety, disability accommodations, remote work and local government relations.
Parisi frequently represents clients in employment discrimination and harassment cases, wage and hour class actions, immigration law and federal government contracting. As an experienced litigator, he has successfully resolved hundreds of disputes before state and federal courts, as well as various administrative agencies, arbitrators and mediators.
Parisi also develops and conducts employer training programs on management-side workforce relations, anti-discrimination and harassment policies, labor organizing, wage and hour compliance and disability accommodations.
“We’re really excited to welcome Paul back to the firm,” said Denver office managing principal Ryan Lessmann in a press release. “His background in providing strategic legal support to senior leadership will be a huge benefit for our large corporate clients. Plus, his broad knowledge of employment law and ability to anticipate key issues will enhance our ability to deliver exceptional advice.”
Parisi earned his J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University.