Susan represents employers in state and federal court and before administrative agencies in all facets of employment law.

Susan has significant trial experience, including a defense jury verdict on breach of “fair treatment” handbook policies and marital status discrimination, among other success enforcing and defending trade secrets and non-compete claims. She also counsels on matters related to ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (including lawful off-duty conduct claims), the Colorado Wage Act, and drug and alcohol testing regulations, among others. Susan also has experience in handling matters in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In particular, Susan advises clients on Title I and Title III of the ADA, including compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations for motor carriers, U.S. Department of Justice regulations for public accommodations, and EEOC regulations for employers. Susan also represents employee welfare and pension benefit plans and administrators in actions brought pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA). 

Susan has authored several articles on various areas of employment law and has taught a continuing legal education seminar on association claims under Title VII and the ADA. She also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Inclusiveness and Diversity Committee.