Melinda Newman has nearly twenty years of experience crafting pragmatic solutions to clients’ legal problems. She advises employers on a wide range of workplace issues, including employee leaves of absence, reasonable and religious accommodation requests, internal investigations, discrimination complaints, and disciplinary and termination practices. Melinda also drafts employment agreements and policies for clients in a variety of different industries.

As a former federal government attorney, Melinda has significant experience representing managers in administrative matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Merit Systems Protection Board and arbitration matters before the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Melinda now draws on that experience to help employers reduce risk and guide clients through administrative proceedings and litigation matters.

Outside of the office, Melinda enjoys traveling, attending fitness classes, and spending time outdoors with her husband, children, and two dogs.

Practice Areas:

Labor & Employment
Litigation