Jeanine Conley Daves

Pronounced: Ja-neen Daves

jconley@littler.com
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Jeanine Conley Daves has represented many of the nation’s leading companies in employment-related disputes and workplace investigations. She has successfully tried cases in both state and federal court and has significant experience litigating race, age, gender, religion and disability discrimination lawsuits, wage and hour class and collective actions and whistleblower and retaliation claims. Jeanine advises and counsels clients in all industries, particularly the manufacturing, retail, financial services and media and entertainment industries and has represented clients before numerous government agencies. She navigates clients through all areas of employment law, from hiring to termination, and regularly counsels clients on issues related to:

  • Whistleblower and retaliation laws
  • Sexual harassment in the workplace/internal investigations
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
  • Compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • Leave policies
  • Reductions in force

Through her experience as a trial lawyer, Jeanine is able to strategize with her clients to resolve employment disputes through the most cost-effective and efficient means for the client by obtaining favorable settlements, dismissal of actions through summary judgment or full defense verdicts at trial. Jeanine also provides extensive pre-litigation advice and counsel to clients and regularly conducts trainings on all facets of employment law and assists clients with revising employee handbooks, policies, and procedures and drafts employment agreements and restrictive covenants.  

Jeanine served as a clerk to the Hon. William G. Bassler in the District Court of the District of New Jersey and has been recognized frequently for her civic and community engagement. She is a Past Chair of the Board of the New York Urban League and is actively involved in several organizations.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Conducting Lawful Investigations in the New Workplace

  • May 8, 2024
  • Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

Additional Thought Leadership

Ten Tips for How to Spot a Whistleblower and Prevent Retaliation

  • February 14, 2018
  • Corporate Counsel Newsletter

Meet the Women Rainmakers: Interview by Mavis Gragg

  • August 2013
  • Law Practice Today, ABA Law Practice Division

2013: What’s New in U.S. Employment Law

  • Spring/Summer 2013
  • New York State Bar Association Corporate Counsel Newsletter, Vol. 31, No. 1
  • co-author with Ana Salper

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