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Claire Pariano

Associate

Claire Pariano is a member of Shipman's Employment and Labor and School Law practice groups. She advises, assists, and counsels employers, including schools, on an array of labor, employment, and personnel matters. Claire also has experience litigating employment disputes for a wide range of employers, both public and private, representing them in employment law matters before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state and federal court.

Prior to joining Shipman, Claire was an associate at a global employment and labor law firm devoted exclusively to representing management and was also an associate at a nationwide litigation defense law firm.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2018
  • College of Charleston, B.S., 2013, cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • New York
  • Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

Distinctions

  • Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star®: Employment & Labor (2023-2024)
  • Membership Manager, Connecticut Law Review, Volume 50

Professional Affiliations

  • Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee, Education Chair (2023-2024)

Experience

General

Obtained Several Findings of “no reasonable cause”

Obtained several findings of “no reasonable cause” that discrimination occurred before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities through position statements and witness examinations at fact-finding conferences.

Negotiated Several Favorable Settlements of Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and Wrongful Discharge

Negotiated several favorable settlements of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge claims on behalf of private and public sector clients through mediations and settlement conferences.

Advises Clients on Complying with Employment Legal Requirements 

Reviewed and revised employee handbooks, personnel policies, and volunteer agreements to comply with updated legal requirements.

Obtained a Favorable Court Decision in connection with Arbitration Agreement

Obtained a favorable court decision ruling that an employee must be compelled to arbitrate the claims under an arbitration agreement.
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Stamford

203.324.8114

cpariano@goodwin.com

Areas of Focus

  • Employment and Labor
  • School Law
  • Public and Charter Schools
  • Title IX Resource Center

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