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Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP80 Exchange St.P.O. Box 5250Binghamton, NY, 13902-5250United States (607) 231-6917 (607) 723-6605![address map]()
About Dawn
Practice areas
- Employment and labor: 60%
Draft employee handbooks, employment agreements, severance agreements. Advise employers regarding hiring, discipline, termination. Counsel employers on workplace investigations, policies, best practices. Defend employers in administrative proceedings before the NY DHR, the EEOC, the DOL Wage and Hour Division (federal and state), and the NLRB.
18 years
- Litigation: 20%
Employment litigation and arbitration in federal and state courts, including trade secrets, restrictive covenants, discrimination and wage and hour claims. Arbitration in unionized environment. Medical Malpractice defense litigation.
18 years
- Health care: 20%
Advise healthcare clients on regulatory matters including Stark, Anti-kickback, and New York State regulations. Counsel clients regarding privacy issues under state and federal law (including HIPAA and HITECH). Assist clients with physician compensation agreements, corporate practice of medicine issues, and related structural matters.
9 years
Languages spoken
German, English
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80 Exchange St.
Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP
80 Exchange St.
P.O. Box 5250
Binghamton, NY, 13902-5250
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License
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2002 | 12/09/2020 |
| MA | Active | 2002 | 12/02/2020 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
Awards
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| International Law Alumni Award | Pace University | 2004 |
Work Experience
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP | 2010 - Present |
| Associate | Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP | 2003 - 2010 |
| Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas J. McAvoy | United States District Court | 2001 - 2003 |
Associations
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Health Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Southern Tier Association of Human Resources | Legislative and Policy Chair | 2013 - Present |
| Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Broome County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Broome County Bar Association Foundation | President | 2015 - 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Broome County Bar Association | President | 2014 - 2015 |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 2011 - 2014 |
| Southern Tier Young Professionals | Member/Officer | 2003 - 2011 |
Publications
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Woman Advocate Newsletter (ABA) | Opioid Addiction Enters the Workplace | 2018 |
| Post-Acute and Long Term Services Advisor (AHLA PALS Newsletter) | Preparing for a Department of Labor Investigation of a Long Term Care Facility | 2018 |
| AHLA Health Lawyers Weekly | EEOC Targets Wellness Programs; Issues Proposed Regulations | 2015 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Blog | Employee Handbooks Part I | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Blog | Changes to NYS Unemployment Insurance Law for Employers | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Blog | Employee Handbooks Part 2-EEO and Anti-Discrimination Policies | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Legal Blog | National Labor Relations Board Regional Director Takes on Big College Football | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Blog | Employee Handbooks Part III-Are Your Leave Policies Compliant | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Legal Blog | NLRB to Hear Appeal in Northwestern Case | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Blog | Ban the Box Legislation Spreads | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Blog | OFCCP Extends Comment Period | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Blog | HIPAA Privacy in Light of Ebola | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Newsletter | New York Unemployment Insurance Law | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Newsletter | Think Your Truck Drivers Are Independent Contractors? Think Again | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Newsletter | Are You a Business Associate or a Subcontractor? Does It Matter | 2014 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Newsletter | The National Labor Relations Board's Decisions Affecting Non-Union Employers: Social Media and Beyond | 2013 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Newsletter | Are You Ready for the New Healthcare Exchange? | 2013 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Newsletter | It's Time to Renew (or Create) Your Employee Handbook | 2013 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Newsletter | Will Your Social Media Policy Withstand Scrutiny? | 2012 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell Newsletter | Handling Electronically Stored Information | 2012 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Newsletter | Preparing Now to Avoid the Pitfalls of Electronic Evidence in Litigation | 2011 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Newsletter | Update on Discrimination Law | 2010 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Newsletter | Wage and Hour Law in a Blackberry World | 2010 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Newsletter | Swine Flu at Work | 2009 |
| Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP Newsletter | Employee Handbook Checklist | 2009 |
| Georgetown Immigration Law Journal | Holding States to Their Convention Obligations: The United Nations Convention Against Torture and the Need for a Broad Interpretation of State Action | 2002 |
| Pace International Law Review | Research and Accountability: The Need for Uniform Regulation of International Pharmaceutical Drug Testing | 1997 |
Education
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
| Pacific University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
| University of Freiburg | Exchange Student | 1996 |
Speaking Engagements
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Webinar | What's New at the Department of Labor under Trump? | 2018 |
| Quarterly Client Presentation | Harassment in the Workplace after #MeToo--Are You Prepared? | 2018 |
| New York Society of Human Resources Professionals (NY SHRM) State Conference | The Opioid Crisis in the Workplace | 2018 |
| New York Society for Human Resources Professionals (NY SHRM) State Conference | Sexual Harassment in the Workplace after #MeToo--Are You Prepared? | 2018 |
| Educational Seminar | Sexual Harassment in the Workplace after #MeToo--Are You Prepared? | 2018 |
| Tioga County Human Resources Roundtable | Social Media in the Workplace: What's New? | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Association Human Resources and Hinman Howard and Kattell | A Drug, Drugged and Stoned Workplace in 2015? Handling Drug and Alcohol Matters in the Workplace | 2015 |
| New York State SHRM Annual Meeting | Can My Employees Really Say That On-line? Social Media in the Workplace | 2015 |
| New York State SHRM Annual Conference | Will I have a Drunk, Drugged and Stoned Workforce in 2016? | 2015 |
| Monthly Meeting | Will I have a Drunk, Drugged and Stoned Workforce in 2016? | 2015 |
| Monthly Luncheon | The Pot Is Coming! Understanding New York's Medical Marijuana Law | 2015 |
| Labor and Employment Law Update | What's New in Labor Law | 2015 |
| Continuing Legal Education Program | Understanding New York's Medical Marijuana Law | 2015 |
| Broome County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education | Conducting Workplace Investigations | 2015 |
| A Day of Safety | Are You Ready for Medical Marijuana in the Workplace? | 2015 |
| Workforce Trends and Issues | Social Media in the Workplace | 2014 |
| Southern Tier Association for Human Resources | Adventures in Rule Making | 2014 |
| Law Office Management in a High Tech World | Technology in Litigation | 2014 |
| Labor and Employment Law Update | Employee Handbooks | 2014 |
| Labor and Employment Law Seminar | 5 Things Your Attorney Wished You Knew | 2014 |
| Greater Binghamton Chapter of the American Payroll Association Legal Update | Update on New York and Federal Wage and Hour Law | 2014 |
| Ethics and Professionalism 2014 | Where is the Line-Marketing with Technology | 2014 |
| Chamber of Commerce Labor and Employment Law Update | Employment Law Update | 2014 |
| Southern Tier Human Resources Professionals | Romance in the Workplace | 2013 |
| Broome County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education | Affordable Care Act for Small Employers | 2013 |
| Social Media in the Workplace | Social Media-Policies and Management | 2012 |
| Law Practice Management Continuing Legal Education | Employment Law for Law Firm Managers | 2012 |
| Labor and Employment Law Update | What's New at the National Labor Relations Board Concerning Social Media and What Is on the Supreme Court's Docket | 2012 |
| Human Resources Roundtable | Human Resources Implications of Use of Social Media and Electronic Communications in the Workplace | 2012 |
| Discovery Continuing Legal Education | Electronic Evidence and Social Media Discovery | 2012 |
| Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Labor and Employment Law | Labor and Employment Law Legislative Updates | 2011 |
| Broome County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education | Electronic Evidence | 2011 |
| Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Roundtable | Bringing Employees Back to Work--Light Duty, Reasonable Accommodation and Other Considerations for Employers | 2010 |
| Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Labor and Employment Law Update | Access and Accommodation: Update on Employees with Disabilities | 2010 |
| Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Labor and Employment Law Update | Technology in the Workplace | 2010 |
| Broome County Bar Association Update 2010 Continuing Legal Education | Civil Rights and Discrimination Law Update 2010 | 2010 |
| ADP Payroll Wage and Labor Law Update | Avoiding Wage and Labor Law Litigation | 2010 |
| Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Labor and Employment Law Update | Update on Federal and State Legislation and Trends in Employment Litigation | 2009 |
| Broome County Bar Association Update 2009 Continuing Legal Education | The Americans with Disabilities Act Update | 2009 |
| Broome County Bar Association Employment Law Continuing Legal Education | Employment Law Update 2009: Employees and Technology | 2009 |
| Broome County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education | Issues in Internal Employee Investigations | 2009 |
| Labor and Employment Law Update | Update on the Division of Human Rights and Electronic Discovery | 2007 |
| Labor and Employment Update | Update on Recent Supreme Court Cases and New York State Labor Laws | 2006 |
| Labor and Employment Udate | Update on Discrimination Law: Employee Drug Use, Employment Tests, and Religious Discrimination in the Workplace | 2006 |
| Federal Court Practice Continuing Legal Education | Nuts and Bolts of Federal Practice and Electronic Filing | 2005 |
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