Banking

As federal depositories, most banks are required to maintain affirmative action plans and are often the targets of compliance reviews and corporate management "glass ceiling" reviews by the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ("OFCCP"). The banking industry is also vulnerable to employment-related lawsuits, particularly those alleging discrimination on the basis of sex or race. Because banks are relatively new to multistate operation, geography also creates challenges to effective legal defense.

Constangy’s Affirmative Action practice group and its experienced Litigation team are ready to assist with any discrimination issues that might arise. Our offices throughout the Southeast and in the Midwest allow us to better provide a unified defense to financial institutions doing business in multiple states.

Constangy also plays a substantial advisory role with its banking clients – by reviewing and developing policies, and conducting training – to assure legal compliance.