David I. Brody and David A. Michel present at FBA’s Fireside Chat on Title VII and ADA Litigation Best Practices

Partners David I. Brody and David A. Michel presented on the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Fireside Chat Program, “Best Practices for Litigating Discrimination Cases under Title VII and the ADA,” on May 7. Mr. Michel served as co-moderator of the program, and together with Mr. Brody, presented alongside fellow faculty, sharing actionable insights on emerging EEOC enforcement trends and effective strategies for litigating complex discrimination claims.

Presented by the FBA’s Labor & Employment Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Rights Law Sections & Judiciary Division, the program explored approaches for refining defense strategies and ensuring employment practices remain aligned with the evolving legal landscape.

As a partner in Sherin and Lodgen’s award-winning Employment Department, Mr. Brody represents individuals in a wide range of matters, including contract negotiation and enforcement, wage and hour issues, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblowing. He is an experienced employment litigator, having represented individuals at trial in state and federal court, and in public hearings before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Civil Service Commission. In addition to his litigation practice, Brody advises executives and professionals regarding employment agreements, non-competition and other restrictive covenants, change of control agreements, equity and deferred compensation vehicles, and transition agreements.

A partner in the firm’s Litigation Department and current Chair of the FBA’s Labor and Employment Law Section, Mr. Michel assists clients in resolving complex business, real estate, and employment disputes. His experience includes representing companies in a variety of complex civil and commercial disputes in federal and state court and through alternative dispute resolution. In particular, Mr. Michel represents companies, developers, and landlords involved in real estate disputes, including adverse possession, and zoning. He also represents clients in employment matters involving restrictive covenants, discrimination, and wage and hour litigation.

Founded in 1920, the FBA is a national bar association with approximately 15,000 members and at least one chapter in almost every state. The FBA is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Its members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA Labor & Employment Section is comprised of a diverse group of counsel: plaintiff side, defense side, counsel for the public sector and in-house counsel.