REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Brittany Raia
Investigations
Represented a Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts to investigate sexual misconduct allegations against then-CEO and Chairman of the Board Steve Wynn
Investigated highly-publicized sexual harassment allegations against a senior executive at a large media company
Conducted confidential investigation for large public company into highly sensitive and confidential trade secret dispute with former employee and competitor
Represented large public company in multiple government investigations regarding company’s response to COVID-19
Conducted and managed investigation into employee complaint of harassment and communication issues between Legal and Quality departments at Fortune 500 food and snack company
Conducted culture review investigation for software analytics company following merger
Counseling
Advised CEO of home furnishings supplier regarding restrictive covenant agreement
Prepared and conducted internal investigations training for internet privacy company’s HR team
Advised investor relations company on enhanced sexual harassment training protocols following employee complaint, and prepared and conducted anti-harassment training for CEO and President
Counseled automobile manufacturer on workforce reduction, compensation, essential employee classification, and return-to-work policies in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Advised large retail company on employee complaint mechanisms and internal investigations protocol
Litigation and Arbitration
Represented Brian J. Karem, Playboy’s White House Correspondent, in a victory resulting in the reinstatement of Mr. Karem’s White House press pass credentials and an order prohibiting future suspension of his credentials
Represented a globally leading fashion model agency and procured a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction prohibiting former employees from engaging in anti-competitive behavior harming agency’s business
Obtained complete grant of summary judgment in an arbitration involving pregnancy discrimination, hostile work environment, and related claims
Represented and helped to obtain favorable settlement for healthcare technology company in an arbitration brought by a former executive alleging breach of contract
Represented the Legal Aid Society for the City of New York pro bono in a lawsuit alleging Legal Aid engaged in reverse-discrimination
