Jennifer E. Czarnowski,left, of Pepe & Monteith and Allison P. Dearington, right, of Jackson Lewis. Courtesy Photos

New Principal Elected at Jackson Lewis

Labor and employment firm Jackson Lewis has announced attorney Allison P. Dearington has been elevated to principal in the firm's Hartford office.

Focused on employment litigation including class and collective action defense and preventive counseling, Dearington represents employers in state and federal courts, as well as before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and in arbitration. She defends employment claims ranging from discrimination and harassment to wage and hour violations and employee rights.

In her active advice and counsel practice, Dearington advises employers on a wide range of issues, drafting employee handbooks and workplace policies. She conducts investigations into internal employee complaints, writes contracts and conducts training seminars.