Devjani H. Mishra
Shareholder
Professional & Community Affiliations
Member, Annual Conference Track Coordinator
Labor and Employment Law Section
American Bar Association
Director
South Asian Bar Association of New York
2006-2010
Member
American Employment Law Council
Member
Women in Bio and BioCT
Recognition
Fellow
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Elected 2021
News, Analysis & Press
Refresh! The CDC Revisits COVID-19 Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Insight
July 28, 2021
Hybrid vs Office: Who Will Win the Remote Work War?
Human Resources Director (Annual Employer Survey Report)
June 17, 2021
CDC's new mask guidance adds wrinkles to employers' vaccine strategies
American City Business Journals
May 24, 2021
New York Adopts CDC Guidance For Fully Vaccinated Individuals, But Questions Remain
Insight
May 20, 2021
Most employers are eyeing ‘hybrid model’ for return to work amid pandemic - Littler survey
Reuters
May 18, 2021
Game-Changer: The CDC Lifts COVID-19 Masking and Distancing Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
ASAP
May 13, 2021
Most Employers Unlikely To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination, Littler Survey Finds; Employee Relations Concerns Abound
February 9, 2021
Most employers will continue remote work despite COVID vaccine: Littler
Thomson Reuter Westlaw Today
February 9, 2021
Vaccine Rollout Brings Legal, Labor Concerns for Employers
Healthcare Risk Management
February 1, 2021
New York State Bans Discrimination Based on Reproductive Health Decision Making
ASAP
November 15, 2019
New York City Publishes Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Video and New FAQs
ASAP
April 10, 2019
New York City Commission on Human Rights Provides Legal Enforcement Guidance on Race Discrimination on the Basis of Hair
ASAP
February 21, 2019
New York City Moves to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Family Planning and to Protect Reproductive Choice
ASAP
December 26, 2018
A Cooperative Dialogue about NYC’s New Cooperative Dialogue Law – and More!
Podcast
December 3, 2018
New York City Will Require Employers to Provide Greater Workplace Accommodations for Lactating Employees
ASAP
November 19, 2018
New York's New Sexual Harassment Laws: A Compliance Checklist
Thomson Reuters Westlaw
November 19, 2018
NYC Council Proposes Additional Harassment Training Requirement for "Nightlife Establishments" and Their Employees
ASAP
November 14, 2018
Significant Compliance Challenges in New York State's Proposed Anti-Sex Harassment Rules: What Can Employers Do Now?
Insight
September 7, 2018
New York Sexual Harassment Laws – The City Commission Publishes Poster and Fact Sheet
ASAP
August 13, 2018
Speaking Engagements
How to Safely Re-open Your Office
German American Chamber of Commerce
May 4, 2021
Ready Employee One: Virtual Reality in the Workplace
ABA National Symposium on Technology in Labor & Employment Law
April 15-16, 2021
COVID-19: Employment Law Challenges, Changes and Requirements
Staffing Industry Analysts Risk Management & Compliance Workshop
April 13, 2021
Untangling the Web of State and Local Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws
ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting
March 18, 2021
COVID-19 in the U.S.: Employment Law Changes and Challenges During the Pandemic
China General Chamber of Commerce – U.S.A. Webinar
March 16, 2021
Understanding Employment Law 2021: FMLA & ADA Fundamentals
Practising Law Institute
March 8, 2021
Business as Unusual: Navigating the Employment Challenges Posed by COVID-19
American Health Law Association Virtual Conference
March 3, 2021
The Legal Landscape – Vaccination Programs in the Employment Setting
National Retail Federation Webinar
February 26, 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine – Legal and Practical Implications
January 20, 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine – Legal and Practical Implications
January 13, 2021
Privacy During a Pandemic: The New Reality of Staying Safe, Staying Healthy and Staying Employed
NAPABA Virtual Convention
November 6, 2020
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training that Satisfies New York State’s and New York City’s Annual Training Requirements
October 9, 2020
The New Normal: Recent Developments & Employment Challenges in the Hospitality Industry
DFDL Webinar
October 1, 2020
Employees with disabilities in the new world order – the challenges and opportunities in the wake of Covid-19
IBA Diversity and Equality Law Committee
September 15, 2020
Are We There Yet? Understanding the Return to Work Challenge Posed by COVID-19 - Second Session
September 1, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on Employment Law in New York
New York State Judicial Institute (New York State Unified Court System)
July 14-15, 2020
COVID-19 in the Workplace: Compliance Challenges, Policy Options
ABA Business Law Section, Banking Law Committee
June 29, 2020
The Next Normal: Advice for New York and New Jersey Employers on Safely Reopening Their Workplaces
June 24, 2020
Returning to Work – Legal Updates & Considerations for Employers
China General Chamber of Commerce – USA Webinar
June 17, 2020
Covid-19 U.S. Employment Law and OSHA Overview
PLI Webinar
May 19, 2020
COVID-19: Practical Guidance for Employers
Japan Society Webinar
May 15, 2020
Your Workforce: Staying Compliant and Productive
BritishAmerican Business Webinar
May 12, 2020
COVID-19: What Lies Ahead
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Webinar
May 12, 2020
Business as Unusual: Preparing Our Workplaces and Workforces for a Return to Work
Littler Virtual Executive Employer
May 8, 2020
Understanding Employment Law 2020: FMLA & ADA Fundamentals
Practising Law Institute
March 9, 2020
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training that Satisfies New York State’s and New York City’s Annual Training Requirements
February 19, 2020
Employment Law Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions
American Employment Law Council Annual Conference
October 25, 2019
New York Compliant Training for Employees on Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
October 8, 2019
New York Compliant Training for Employees on Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
September 26, 2019
#MeToo Update: Investigating a Culture of Complicity and Cover Ups
NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association) Regional Conference
September 21, 2019
New York Compliant Training for Employees on Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
September 18, 2019
New York Compliant Training for Employees on Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
July 24, 2019
Cross-Border Employment Law 2019: Workforce Restructurings, Including M&A, Across Borders
Practising Law Institute
June 5, 2019
New York Compliant Training for Employees on Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
May 15, 2019
Time for a Tune-Up: Compliance Tips for 2019 and Beyond
New York, NY
April 23, 2019
Understanding Employment Law 2019: ADA, FMLA and Accommodation Fundamentals
Practising Law Institute
April 15, 2019
New York Compliant Training for Employees on Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
February 21, 2019
Understanding New York State and City’s Sexual Harassment Laws: A Compliance Checklist
October 30, 2018
New York Financial Services Roundtable
New York, NY
September 25, 2018
Complying with New York State and New York City’s New Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation – What Employers Need to Know
Practising Law Institute
July 10, 2018
Understanding Employment Law 2018: ADA Fundamentals
Practising Law Institute
April 12, 2018
The #MeToo Movement and Pay Equity Compliance: How to Advise Your C-Suite and Safeguard Your Company
New York, NY
April 10, 2018
Litigation Issues Involving Staffing Agencies and PEOs: We’re in This Together . . . Or Are We?
ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting
March 23, 2018
Paid Leave and Other Protection for Employees with Caregiver Responsibilities
ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference
November 12, 2016
Unraveling the Ethical Complexities of Workplace Investigations
ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee Midwinter Meeting
March 19, 2016
Keynote: Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law
ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting
March 16, 2016
Effectively Managing Remote Work
ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference
November 5, 2015
Workplace Investigations Essentials: What to Know When Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations
ABA Webinar
September 16, 2015
A Look at Budding Issues from State Laws Legalizing Marijuana
ABA Labor & Employment Law Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting
March 26, 2015
Advanced Issues in Reductions-in-Force
ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference
November 7, 2014
Best Practices for Managing Religious Diversity in the Workplace
ABA Annual Meeting
August 8, 2014
ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20
ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference
November 8, 2013
Employer Use of Criminal Background Screens
ABA Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference
November 7, 2013
Using Social Media in Litigation
PLI Information Technology Law Institute
April 8, 2011
Education
- J.D., Columbia University School of Law, 1997Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- B.A., Yale University, 1994with distinction
Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York