Alexis Pollock is an associate at Dreier LLP in the labor and employment practice known as The Employment Law Group of Block Bernstein & Lagasse. Alexis is experienced in defending clients against claims of discrimination and harassment in both federal and state court, and in administrative proceedings before federal, state and local agencies. She is also experienced in conducting internal investigations. With the goal of preventing litigation, Alexis frequently counsels employers in all facets of employment-related matters. She prepares and conducts training seminars on issues such as sexual harassment, discrimination, union avoidance, workplace violence and current labor and employment law cases and legislation. Alexis graduated with a B.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University in 1999 and received her J.D., cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School in 2002, where she was Associate Managing Editor of of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.
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