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Biography
"According to peers, this plaintiff's firm stands out as one where the lawyers 'know how to litigate a case and negotiate a successful outcome.' The firm represents individuals and unions on matters that are primarily related to discriminaton, civil rights and contracts.
Competitiors have a 'professional respect' for this firm's lawyers, who are considered to offer 'passionate committment' to their clients. Ellen Messing was described to researchers as 'smart and tough,' with an 'expert plaintiffs' practice.'"
-Chambers USA American's Leading Business Lawyers 2003-2004
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 48 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C.
50 Congress Street, Suite 1000, Boston, MA, 02109
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Experience
Honors
2009
Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2008
Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2007
Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2006
Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2005
Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2004
Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2004
Recognized, Chambers USA
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1985 - 1988
Lecturer in Law, Northeastern University School of Law
1982 - 1991
Lecturer in Law, Boston University School of Law
Associations
2006 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember, Executive Board Nominating Committee
2000 - Present
College of Labor and Employment LawyersFellow
2000 - Present
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Curriculum Advisory CommitteeMember
1997 - Present
American Arbitration Association, New EnglandNeutral Arbitraitor
1993 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationCo-Chair, Ethics and Sanctions Committee
1993 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeMember
1990 - Present
Boston Inn of CourtMember
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
Boston Bar Association
Member
Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts
Member
2000 - 2002
Boston Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeCo-chair
1992 - 2006
National Employment Lawyers AssociationExecutive Board Member
1992 - 2006
National Employment Lawyers AssociationExecutive Board Member
1992 - 1997
Massachusetts National Employment Lawyers AssociationPresident
Education
N/A
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Harvard University
Speaking Engagements
2010
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Co-Chair and Panelist, “Effectively Using and Excluding Evidence in Employment Cases"
2009
Massachusetts Bar Association Seminar
Panelist, “Workplace Investigation: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”
2008
National Employment Lawyers Association Seminar
Panelist, “Representing Harassment Victims Who Are Still Employed”
2008
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Panelist, “Electronic Discovery in Employment Cases”
2008
American Bar Association Webinar
Panelist, “Workplace Privacy: Unclear But Present Danger”
2007
American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Conference
Panelist, “Negotiating Employment Agreements, Severance Agreements and Releases”
2006
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Panelist, “Harassment Claims in Employment Cases”
2004
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Panelist, “Proving and Defending Damages Claims in Discrimination Cases”
2003
ALI-ABA Seminar
Panelist, "Employment Discrimination and Civil Rights Actions in Federal and State Courts”
2002
National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention
Panelist, “Executive Compensation”
2001
Employment Law Basics, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Panelist, "The Life-Cycle of the Employment Relationship"
2001
Annual Meeting, ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law
Panelist, "Understanding Executive Compensation Packages"
Publications
2010
National Employment Lawyers Association, Annual Convention Program Materials
“Maximizing The Value Of Arbitration For Our Clients”
2008
National Employment Lawyers Association, Fall Seminar Program Materials
"Strategic Considerations in Representing Current Employees Who Are Pursing Claims Against Their Employers"
2007
American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law, Annual CLE Conference Program Materials
“Negotiating Executive Employment Agreements on Behalf of the Employee”
2004
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Employment Law Conference
“Punitive Damages Awards in Employment Discrimination Cases”
2003
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Litigating in the Wake of the Enron Flood: Regulatory Issues a Year After the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
“Representing Whistleblowers in Massachusetts After Sarbanes-Oxley”
2001
American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Meeting, Annual Convention Materials
"Executive Compensation Packages: An Overview from the Employee’s Point of View"
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Guides