Kristine J. Feher

• Won unanimous jury verdict in New Jersey Superior Court on behalf of major hospital system is case alleging whistleblower retaliation and obesity discrimination.
• Won unanimous jury verdict in New Jersey Superior Court on behalf of major package delivery company in case alleging failure to accommodate the plaintiff’s disability.
• Won unanimous jury verdict on plaintiff's claims and on counterclaim for damages against plaintiff on behalf of major telecommunications provider in case involving claims of breach of contract, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and tortious interference, and defended plaintiff’s appeal to the New Jersey Appellate Division.
• Along with GT co-counsel, achieved unanimous jury verdict in a case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in which plaintiff alleged claims of disability discrimination, failure to accommodate his alleged disability, and retaliation.
• Secured resolution at arbitration in whistleblower retaliation and discrimination claim on behalf of hotel management company in case alleging sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation against corporate client and executives.
• As part of the defense team representing a major U.S. retailer, defeated class and collective certification of classes of Assistant Store Managers in overtime misclassification cases.
• As co-leader of the defense team for a major international chemical company, defeated a claim for certification of a proposed class action alleging a nation-wide practice of age discrimination in force reductions, and successfully defended that decision on appeal.
• Secured summary judgment in overtime pay class action on behalf of medical device manufacturer who was alleged to be a joint employer of workers provided by a staffing agency.
• Won summary judgment on behalf of a major hospital system in New Jersey state court in cases alleging disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, race discrimination,
• Won summary judgement on behalf of another major hospital system in case alleging race discrimination and retaliation.
• Achieved summary judgment on behalf of major telecommunications company in arbitration alleging race discrimination and retaliation.
• Secured summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of major telecommunications provider in a claim for benefits under an ERISA-governed disability plan, and defended the decision before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.°
• Obtained summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of major telecommunications provider in a claim for retirement benefits under an ERISA-governed separation plan, and defended appeal to Third Circuit Court of Appeals.°
• Secured summary judgment on behalf of major telecommunications provider in claim alleging sex discrimination and related issues, and defended the decision before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Obtained dismissal on behalf of major telecommunications provider of suit in the Southern District of New York alleging race discrimination and various other claims.
• Obtained summary judgment in numerous cases alleging discrimination and related claims against corporate clients in New Jersey and New York courts.
• Enforced an oral settlement agreement entered into with a plaintiff after plaintiff sought to rescind the agreement. Plaintiff asserted claims relating to stock options in federal court in the District of New Jersey and won the Third Circuit Appeal.°
• Obtained dismissals and findings of "no probable cause" in numerous employment discrimination charges filed with the EEOC and various state fair employment practice agencies.
• Assisted corporate clients in employment-based immigration matters, including obtaining temporary work authorization and/or permanent residence for foreign workers, compliance with I-9 (employment verification) requirements, internal audits, and audits by agencies.
• Counseled clients on employment law issues including layoffs, compliance and anticipated employment actions.
• Conducted training, including prevention of workplace harassment and compliance with leave and disability laws, at dozens of client sites and seminars.
• Reviewed and revised client handbooks, contracts, employment policies, offer letters and applications.

°The above representations were handled by Ms. Feher prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

• Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2018-2024
• Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2011-2023
• Listed, Lawdragon 500, Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers, 2022-2024
• Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2013-2021
• Listed, NJBIZ, “Best 50 Women in Business,” 2020
• Selected, New Jersey Law Journal, “Mentor,” 2019
• Recipient, Lexology’s "Client Choice" Award, Employment Benefits: New Jersey, 2017
• Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal, "General Litigation Department of the Year" Award, 2013
• Team Member,  Lexology’s Client Choice Award USA & Canada, United States: New Jersey, 2013
• Team Member, a Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year," 2011 and 2013
• Listed, Benchmark: Litigation, the Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys, 2009
• Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New Jersey Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2006-2009
• Rated, AV Preeminent^® 5.0 out of 5.0

°AV^®, AV Preeminent^®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished^SM and Martindale-Hubbell Notable^SM are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell^® certification procedures, standards and policies.

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• Litigation Counsel of America
  • Fellow, 2015-2020
  • Senior Fellow, 2021-Present
• Member, Morris County Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association