Tricia Tsipras has been with the Firm since graduating from law school in 2000 and prides herself on developing a broad institutional knowledge of the Firm, its clients, and the industries in which they operate.

She counsels and represents employers and employees on a wide variety of employment issues, ranging from restrictive covenants to discrimination and retaliation.

In addition to her counseling and litigation experience, Tricia drafts employment policies, conducts workplace investigations, trains companies on employment laws and best employment practices, and has authored materials and presented to audiences on a wide range of employment issues.

Tricia is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and handles Human Resources, benefits, and other management functions for the Firm.

Speaking Engagements and Publications

• “Implicit Bias: Are Good Intentions Good Enough?,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Employment Law Institute 2018, co-presenter and author of written materials (2018)
• “ReGeneration: Motivating and Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 21st Annual Employment Law Institute, co-presenter and author of written materials (2015)
• “Anatomy of a Termination: Legal and Practical Tips for Employers and Employees,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute 20th Annual Employment Law Institute, author of written materials (2014)
• “Judge, Jury, or Arbitrator: Keeping Audiences Engaged and On Your Side,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute 20th Annual Employment Law Institute, author of written materials (2014)
• “The Great Arbitration Debate: Mandatory Arbitration of Employment Disputes – Boon or Bane,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute 19th Annual Employment Law Institute, co-presenter and author of written materials (2013)
• “Performance Improvement Plans: A Counseling Session,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute 18th Annual Employment Law Institute, co-presenter and author of written materials (2012)

Practice Highlights

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reinstated and confirmed arbitration award on contract claim against former employee, awarding $544,244 to our client.
  

  Merrill Lynch v. Schwarzwaelder, No. 11-2605, 3rd Cir. (2012)

• Successfully defended former employee’s Form U-5 expungement claim in arbitration.
  

  Dotson and Wood v. Merrill Lynch, FINRA-DR No. 09-03629, New York, NY (2010)

• Obtained defense verdict on former employee’s claims of breach of contract, promissory estoppel, unjust enrichment, conversion, and fraud in the inducement in arbitration.
  

  Carey v. Merrill Lynch, et al., JAMS No. 1340006294, Cleveland, OH (2008)

• Obtained pre-hearing dismissal on statute of limitations grounds of former employee’s claims of wrongful termination in arbitration. Successfully defended award on petition to vacate in federal court.
  

  Knight v. Merrill Lynch, NASD-DR No. 06-03430, Los Angeles, CA (2007)

• Obtained defense verdict in arbitration on former employee’s claims of fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment.
  

  Harding v. Merrill Lynch, NASD-DR No. 05-05656, Cleveland, OH (2007)

• Obtained defense verdict in arbitration on former employee’s claims of fraud, constructive fraud, negligent misrepresentation, negligence, and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage.
  

  Purdy v. Merrill Lynch, NASD-DR No. 03-07997, Salt Lake City, UT (2004)

• Obtained defense verdict in arbitration on former employee’s claims of interference with business relations and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
  

  Mazur v. Merrill Lynch, et al., NASD-DR No. 01-01586, Chicago, IL (2003)

• Obtained defense verdict in arbitration on former employee’s and spouse’s claims under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (privacy), breach of contract, and tortious interference.
  

  Engel v. Merrill Lynch, et al., NASD-DR No. 02-04260, New York, NY (2003)