Shalayne Pillar represents employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters. Her practice is devoted exclusively to litigation, where she assists management-side clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings. She works with employers through all stages of disputes, from early case assessment and strategy development to mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation. Drawing on a background in civil and commercial litigation, Shalayne brings a broad perspective to employment matters, particularly those involving overlapping tort and business-related claims.
Shalayne's practice focuses primarily on defending employers against claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace issues arising under federal and state employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She also handles related state law claims, including defamation, breach of contract, tortious interference, and other business tort matters that frequently accompany employment disputes.
In particular, Shalayne has experience handling sensitive workplace matters involving allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and employer liability claims. Her understanding of the complex legal and interpersonal considerations involved in these disputes drives her to approach each matter with a thoughtful and pragmatic perspective. Her ability to empathize with differing viewpoints enables her to develop effective strategies that advance her clients' objectives while positioning matters for successful resolution.