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Frances P. Dwornik
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Fran Dwornik is Of Counsel with the firm. Her practice is focused on management-oriented representation, counseling and training. Concentrating on litigation avoidance through strategic planning, creation and review of personnel policies, training and interactive discussions with clients, Ms. Dwornik enjoys helping clients manage risk and enhance employee value, recruitment and retention.
She has counseled hundreds businesses, from small businesses to multi-national companies, national and international trade associations, and senior executives on a broad range of employment law issues. Working closely with Boards of Directors, CEOs, CFOs, General Counsel and Human Resource Professionals in a wide range of industries, Ms. Dwornik strives to develop a business partnership with clients to assist companies at all stages from hire, through training, disciplinary actions and policy creation, to termination.
Practice Areas:
- Employment Law Compliance including: Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, WARN and state & local human rights acts
- Counseling – handling sensitive & difficult employment situations
- Preparation & Review of policies and procedures
- Training including: Sexual Harassment, Interviewing, Evaluations and Basic Employment Law
- Employment Agreements including Noncompetition & Nondisclosure agreements
Education & Background:
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J.D., College of William and Mary, 1985
- William and Mary Law Review, Institute of the Bill of Rights Symposium Edition co-editor and member of the Law Review’s Executive Board
- B.A., with Distinction, American Government, University of Virginia, 1979
- Legislative Assistant, The Honorable Dave Durenberger, U.S. Senate, 1980-1982
- Intern, BBC Radio News London, 1980
Professional Activities:
- Fairfax Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
- Virginia Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
- George Mason American Inn of Court, Master of the Inn
Community Activities:
- Northern Virginia Family Service CARE Advisory Board, 1993-2006
- Parent Volunteer - Greenbrier West Elementary School
- Walen Glen Home Owners Association
Publications:
- Co-Author, Employment Law in Virginia, Virginia Law Foundation 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005
Recent Speeches & Seminars:
- Performance Documents as Management Tools, Society for Human Resources Management, Telecom/Webcast Legal Seminar, Alexandria, Va., January 2004
- Don’t Get Nailed in Court by Your Performance Reviews, Business 21 Audio Conference, Alexandra, Va., August 2004
Admitted to Practice:
- Virginia
Fran Dwornik is Of Counsel with the firm. Her practice is focused on management-oriented representation, counseling and training. Concentrating on litigation avoidance through strategic planning, creation and review of personnel policies, training and interactive discussions with clients, Ms. Dwornik enjoys helping clients manage risk and enhance employee value, recruitment and retention.
She has counseled hundreds businesses, from small businesses to multi-national companies, national and international trade associations, and senior executives on a broad range of employment law issues. Working closely with Boards of Directors, CEOs, CFOs, General Counsel and Human Resource Professionals in a wide range of industries, Ms. Dwornik strives to develop a business partnership with clients to assist companies at all stages from hire, through training, disciplinary actions and policy creation, to termination.
Practice Areas:
- Employment Law Compliance including: Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, WARN and state & local human rights acts
- Counseling – handling sensitive & difficult employment situations
- Preparation & Review of policies and procedures
- Training including: Sexual Harassment, Interviewing, Evaluations and Basic Employment Law
- Employment Agreements including Noncompetition & Nondisclosure agreements
Education & Background:
-
J.D., College of William and Mary, 1985
- William and Mary Law Review, Institute of the Bill of Rights Symposium Edition co-editor and member of the Law Review’s Executive Board
- B.A., with Distinction, American Government, University of Virginia, 1979
- Legislative Assistant, The Honorable Dave Durenberger, U.S. Senate, 1980-1982
- Intern, BBC Radio News London, 1980
Professional Activities:
- Fairfax Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
- Virginia Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
- George Mason American Inn of Court, Master of the Inn
Community Activities:
- Northern Virginia Family Service CARE Advisory Board, 1993-2006
- Parent Volunteer - Greenbrier West Elementary School
- Walen Glen Home Owners Association
Publications:
- Co-Author, Employment Law in Virginia, Virginia Law Foundation 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005
Recent Speeches & Seminars:
- Performance Documents as Management Tools, Society for Human Resources Management, Telecom/Webcast Legal Seminar, Alexandria, Va., January 2004
- Don’t Get Nailed in Court by Your Performance Reviews, Business 21 Audio Conference, Alexandra, Va., August 2004
Admitted to Practice:
- Virginia