Alert 10.10.25
Federal Government Shutdown: Appropriations Stalemate, Operational Slowdowns and Grant Cancellation
Funding lapse halts key federal activities and heightens uncertainty for agencies, contractors and grant recipients
Laura Killalea advises across a variety of industries and issues, including labor and employment law, public policy strategy and regulatory compliance.
Laura’s experience includes drafting and revising employment policies and agreements; providing advice on a broad range of employment law matters, including Title VII and state anti-discrimination laws, the FMLA and related state statutes, and wage and hour issues; conducting due diligence for transactions; assisting in labor negotiations; drafting position statements in response to agency charges; conducting positive employee relations and sexual harassment avoidance trainings; and working on internal investigations. Laura leverages her prior legislative experience to ensure clients’ compliance with evolving federal and state employment laws.
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Education
 
            J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2022
                
                with high honors, Order of the Coif; Journal of Environmental and Energy Law
        
 
            B.A., University of Virginia, 2013
                
                with academic distinction in English Literature
        
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District of Columbia