Genova Burns in Newark announced the promotion of associates Erica M. Clifford and Maria R. Fruci to of counsel. They “are both accomplished law professionals and have repeatedly brought distinction upon themselves and on the firm,” said chairman and managing partner Angelo J. Genova in a statement.
Erica Clifford
Clifford is a member of the employment law and litigation and human resource counseling and compliance practice groups. She advises private and public sector clients. Her primary role is as a litigator defending her clients against claims of discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, and retaliation in state and federal court and before administrative agencies. She also conducts internal workplace investigations and counsels human resources executives and management on pre-litigation issues regarding employee discipline, terminations, reasonable accommodations and leaves of absence. She has defended public entities against claims of personal injury, premises liability, civil rights violations and employment-related claims.
