Beverly W. Garofalo

Beverly W. Garofalo is a Principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has substantial experience representing employers in court and before administrative agencies.

Ms. Garofalo regularly counsels employers on a wide range of employment issues, including sexual harassment; discrimination; accommodating disabled employees; family and medical leave laws; wage and hour laws; hiring, disciplining and terminating employees; downsizing and reductions-in-force; independent contractor, employment, non-competition and confidentiality agreements; mergers and acquisitions; and outsourcing. In 2012, Ms. Garofalo prevailed in a federal court jury trial in a case involving claims of pregnancy discrimination.

Ms. Garofalo speaks and writes extensively on current labor and employment law issues. She also conducts management training on all topics including harassment prevention, workplace privacy, effective management, and equal employment opportunity law.

Following graduation from law school, Ms. Garofalo was a law clerk to the Hon. Chief Justice Ellen Ash Peters of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

Honors and Recognitions

•The Best Lawyers in America (2008-present)
•Connecticut Super Lawyers (2006-present)
•Super Lawyers ,Top 25: Women Connecticut (2009-present)
•Super Lawyers , Top 50: Connecticut (2010-2014, 2017)
•Super Lawyers , Top 50: Women New England (2010-present)

Published Works

•“Striking a Blow Against Identity Theft,” Connecticut Law Tribute (October 2008)
• Employee Reassignment Under the ADA, The Corporate Counselor 22.12 (May 2008) [Author]
• Is Your General Release Enforceable? The Corporate Counselor 20.5 (October 2005) [Author]
• Downsizing in the New Economy - Issues to Consider to Avoid a Layoff Backlash, The Corporate Counselor (February 2001) [Co-Author]

Beverly W. Garofalo In the News

Victoria Woodin Chavey and Beverly W. Garofalo Selected for Professional Excellence Awards

April 23, 2020 • Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis and Its Attorneys Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020

April 23, 2020 • Jackson Lewis

The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys

August 15, 2019 • Jackson Lewis

Beverly W. Garofalo Publications

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Connecticut Expands Harassment Training and Posting Obligations for Employers

June 20, 2019