Julie Dabrowski, Esq.

Experience

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  Synergy Enterprises, Inc.

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Program Coordinator, Department of Health & Human Services SAMHSA/CSAP Prevention Fellowship Program

  Managed day-to-day activities of a public health fellowship program: Produced materials for public health trainings, provided support to fellows through daily correspondence, and coordinated payment of fellows. Researched topics in public health and wrote and edited materials for program website and newsletter. Planned meetings for 50+ attendees: Arranged meeting specifications with venue, booked travel and lodging, arranged catering, and developed and managed meeting budgets.

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  Gary M. Gilbert & Associates, PC

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Law Clerk

  Assisted attorneys in litigating pro bono employment law cases under Title VII and the FLSA. Performed legal research and wrote legal memoranda, motions, briefs, settlement letters, and other documents. Drafted litigation plans, reviewed discovery documents, and attended client consultations and court proceedings.

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  American University Washington College of Law

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Dean's Fellow, Disability Rights Law Clinic

  Performed legal research in the areas of physical and mental disability law and experiential learning. Summarized and analyzed research papers and law review articles to determine relevance to research topics.

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  Superior Court of the District of Columbia

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Judicial Intern

  Performed legal research, drafted orders, and assisted in hearing preparation for cases on civil calendar consisting of contract, property, personal injury, medical malpractice, auto liability, and landlord tenant cases.

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  Mehri & Skalet, PLLC

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Peggy Browning Fellow

  Assisted attorneys in litigating class action and individual civil rights cases focusing on employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, consumer protection, fair housing, and insurance & healthcare issues. Prepared unfair labor practice complaints and supported arbitration for labor union clients. Conducted legal research and drafted briefs and settlement documents. Performed statutory analysis and gave recommendations regarding potential class action cases. Drafted a mediation statement and assisted with settlement negotiations for a hostile work environment claim, helping to secure a favorable settlement for the client. The Peggy Browning Fellowship is a national workers' rights fellowship that provides law students the opportunity to work at a labor-related organization while participating in educational and networking opportunities. Show less

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  American University Washington College of Law

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Student Attorney, Disability Rights Law Clinic

  Represented clients and their families in matters relating to mental and physical disability, with full responsibility for client counseling, court appearances, drafting briefs and court reports, and making all case-related decisions. Advocated for services in Social Security cases and special education cases under the IDEA, represented clients with claims of ADA employment discrimination and discrimination in public accommodations, and served as guardian ad litem for a man with intellectual disabilities. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Justice

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Legal Intern, Civil Rights Division - Office of Special Council

  As a legal intern in the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, I assisted attorneys in investigating and litigating discrimination cases under the Immigration and Nationality Act, conducted research and wrote memoranda, responded to citizen mail inquiries and drafted technical assistance letters, and performed investigatory work.

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  U.S. Department of Labor

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2016

  Attorney-Advisor

  Serving as judicial adviser to judges at the Department's Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ). Performing legal research, reviewing hearing records, and evaluating legal arguments and evidence. Drafting decisions and summary judgement orders in workers' compensation, whistleblower, wage and hour, and immigration matters. Corresponding with parties, assisting with hearing preparation, and managing hearing docket of 70-80 cases. Evaluating and approving settlement agreements on behalf of judges. Working to promote and advance the OALJ mediation program, which helps parties settle their disputes outside the formal hearing process. Assisting parties in evaluating the strength of their cases and understanding the risks and benefits of settlement. Reviewing mediation statements and related materials and conducting mediations.Received performance awards in 2015 and 2016 for excellence. Show less

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  Virginia & Ambinder, LLP

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

  Associate

  Represented labor union multiemployer employee benefit plans in ERISA litigation in New York state and federal court. Handled a caseload of 50-60 active matters through all stages of the litigation process, including identifying causes of action, bringing complaints, taking discovery and depositions, drafting dispositive motions, arguing motions in court, and negotiating and drafting settlement documents. Managed all collections and litigation for a client account comprised of benefit funds for a local union with 5,000+ members. Communicated with clients regarding the status of litigation and judgment enforcement. Show less

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  Stulberg & Walsh, LLP

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2022

  Associate

   Represented individual clients, disability rights organizations, and classes of plaintiffs alleging wage & hour violations and discrimination/retaliation based on race, gender, age, national origin, religion, family status, pregnancy, disability, and whistleblower status in federal and state court and before administrative tribunals.  Researched legislative histories and tracking federal, state and local legislation likely to impact clients.  Made recommendations to clients on whether to bring litigation or take other legal action.  Counseled private-sector and building trades labor unions in matters arising under federal, state and local labor laws, and providing representation at collective bargaining negotiations, grievance proceedings, and arbitrations. Show less

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  New York City Commission on Human Rights

  Feb 2023 - now

  Supervising Attorney - Employment

  Supervising attorneys investigating and prosecuting discrimination complaints in employment cases under the New York City Human Rights Law.