Marlissa S. Briggett

Of Counsel

Contact:
T: 781.359.9016
F: 781.359.9001
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Marlissa is of counsel to the firm and focuses her practice on employment law.

Practice

Marlissa has been practicing law since 1991. She has substantial experience representing individuals and businesses in employment matters. With a focus on resolving disputes before they reach the litigation stage, she brings substantial mediation experience to her practice.

When litigation is inevitable, she has experience before state and federal courts and agencies in cases involving claims of discrimination and wrongful termination. She regularly advises individuals with respect to employment and severance agreements.

In addition, she counsels management regarding a broad range of employment practices, such as hiring and termination decisions, employee discipline, personnel policies, wage and hour classifications, and claim investigations.

Work Experience

O’Connor, Carnathan and Mack, LLC Of Counsel
City of Cambridge, Executive Director, Cambridge Human Rights Commission/Executive Secretary, Cambridge Police Review & Advisory Board
United States Commission on Civil Rights, Washington, D.C., Attorney-Advisor
Fitzpatrick and Associates, Washington, D.C., Associate
Parker Chapin Flattau & Klimpl, New York, New York, Associate

Community Involvement

Arlington Human Rights Commission, Commissioner, 1999-present – Chair, 2002-2003
Arlington Schools Foundation (formerly Arlington Educational Enrichment Foundation), Board Member, 2002-2010 – President, 2006-2008