Danielle A. Lawrence

Representative Matters

Danielle's work for firm clients has included:

• Advising various clients, including a world-renowned concert venue, an international architecture firm, and a political data and technology-based agency, on WARN Act compliance measures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
• Conducting training on the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law for a public library system
• Obtaining dismissal of a lawsuit against a healthcare industry client for breach of contract, defamation, and antitrust violations claims, among others, brought under a joint-employer theory
• Drafting a submission on behalf of an educational institution that resulted in a successfully vacated temporary restraining order brought by a student in an Article 78 proceeding
• Conducting an internal investigation regarding conduct of contingent workers for a multinational investment bank and financial services company
• Representing a management and production firm in connection with a subpoena issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Assisting in negotiation of a favorable settlement for a construction company in a discrimination complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Representing an international, private higher education institution in a hearing before the National Labor Relations Board regarding a representation election petition
• Advising a chemical conglomerate on its non-competition and non-solicitation agreements with an international holding company
• Assisting in composition of a successful summary judgment memoranda on behalf of a professional employer organization involving allegations of age discrimination

Education

• J.D. Fordham University School of Law 2017
• • Associate editor, Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal
  • Managing editor, Fordham Moot Court Board
  • Legal intern, New York-based designer womenswear brand. Assisted the chief executive officer in the dissolution of inactive entities, drafted an employee handbook, and ensured company's compliance with applicable state and federal labor laws
• B.S. Journalism cum laude University of Florida 2014

Bar Admissions

• New York

Court Admissions

• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Pathfinder, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), 2021

• The National Black Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, 2019

Pro Bono

• Actively involved in Venable's pro bono program
• Commitments include representing clients in connection with asylum applications