Adriana Cara

My practice focuses on labor and employment law. I both advise management on federal and state employment law compliance and defend employers against claims brought against them for wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. In addition, I assist employers with the preparation and implementation of employment policies and contracts, such as employee handbooks, arbitration agreements and severance and compensation agreements.

I have significant experience conducting sexual harassment training, as well as workplace investigations on behalf of employers in connection with allegations of discrimination and harassment.

My clients vary by size and industry. I have successfully represented Fortune 500 Companies, as well as burgeoning start-ups. My clients include public employers, non-profit corporations, and those in private sector industries.

Additionally, effective Fall of 2015, it will be my great privilege to serve as an instructor at the USD Paralegal Program. As a proud alumni of this Program, I take myy role as an educator very seriously given the impact my position has on the professional development of my students. I recognize that I may very well be the first individual to introduce my pupils to the legal industry and its mechanics, which may affect their ultimate decision to pursue a career as either legal assistants or (as in my case), attorneys.