Nancy Conrad

In addition to litigating employment related disputes, Nancy counsels employers in all aspects of workplace issues. Nancy builds collaborative relationships with her clients and they rely upon her for advice in reviewing and revising workplace policies, managing employee performance, disciplining and terminating employees and training supervisors in best practices. When consulting with employers, Nancy’s focus is on identifying and implementing practical solutions for the client’s workplace. While it may not always be the answer that is sought, she provides the information needed, including the benefits and risks related to a decision, in order for a client to make a fully informed decision.

Nancy has particular experience in representing colleges, universities and schools in matters related to faculty, staff and students. Nancy understands the unique challenges that exist on campus and is recognized for her depth of experience in analyzing and problem-solving controversial matters. She has litigated tenure related disputes, academic integrity and student conduct cases and staff terminations. She provides proactive advice and counsel to her clients, including Presidents, Deans, Vice Presidents, the Office of General Counsel and Heads of Schools to assist them in resolving education and employment issues and making significant decisions. Nancy serves as counsel to several colleges that do not have in-house counsel.

Nancy has led investigation teams for employers, including educational institutions; Nancy and her team conduct prompt, thorough and confidential internal investigations on issues related to compliance, personnel and sexual misconduct. She is a certified Level 2 ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator.

Nancy is a frequent speaker on workplace issues, including ADA, FMLA and EEO compliance. She supports organizations and philanthropic programs that provide training and mentoring to students, faculty and staff, including Title IX compliance. 

• On behalf of a commercial company, obtained summary judgement in a breach of contract, negligent representation, intentional representation, and fraud case filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
• On behalf of a medical institution/university obtained summary judgment which was affirmed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in a matter alleging breach of contract and procedural and substantive due process violations following the termination of a physician employee
• On behalf of a college, obtained summary judgment in a tenure denial case based on national origin discrimination which was affirmed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
• On behalf of a university, obtained summary judgment dismissing a campus police officer's hostile environment and whistleblower claim
• On behalf of an international commercial company, obtained summary judgment in a race discrimination case which was affirmed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
• On behalf of a large health care network, obtained a trial verdict in a breach of contract claim brought by a physician
• On behalf of a college, obtained summary judgment in an age and gender claim brought by an adjunct professor
• On behalf of a large health care organization, obtained an injunction against a physician per a non competition agreement
• On behalf of a university, obtained summary judgment in a civil rights action brought by a student in federal court
• Obtained dismissal of a gender based discrimination claim brought under the Equal Rights Amendment of the Pennsylvania Constitution
• Litigated and resolved non competition and other restrictive covenants in various federal and state court jurisdictions
• Provided advice and counsel to businesses, non profits and educational institutions on all aspects of employee discipline and termination resulting in significant savings and no ensuing litigation
• Provided advice and counsel to universities and colleges on an array of education and employment matters including tenure track issues, student and faculty discipline, faculty and administrative appointments, grievance process and proceedings and policy review
• Reviewed and negotiated executive employment contracts and other related employment agreements
• Conducted and supervised training in employment related areas including, harassment, EEOC issues, FMLA procedures, and discipline and discharge
• Conducted and supervised training in the areas of education related issues including, FERPA, Title IX, sexual assault response, technology and social media policies and faculty evaluation
• Conducted numerous complex and high profile internal investigations related to misconduct, discrimination and alleged violations of policy