Overview

Monica is an employment litigation attorney who represents employers across various industries in administrative proceedings, state and federal court actions, arbitrations, and mediations. She handles claims involving harassment, retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, putative class actions, and other employment-related matters. In addition to handling legal proceedings, Monica also counsels her clients on employment and labor-related issues.

Monica's client-oriented and results-driven approach is evident in her diligent efforts to understand each client's specific needs, mitigate risk exposure, and provide strategic advice and dedicated advocacy. She excels in all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, and trial. Her expertise in both written and oral advocacy has resulted in successful dismissals, summary judgments, and favorable verdicts in several jury trials.

Passionate about trial and appellate advocacy, Monica was an active member of the Moot Court Bar and Mock Trial Bar during her time at the University of South Carolina School of Law. As an alumni coach, she helped future attorneys develop practical skills and gain valuable experiences. Monica regularly volunteers as a judge for trial competitions, staying connected to the legal community and fostering the development of upcoming legal professionals.

Honors & Recognitions

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" for Commercial Litigation (2023-2025)
  • Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Association Leadership Academy (2024-2025)
  • Columbia Business Monthly's Legal Elite of the Midlands - Insurance (2020)

Professional & Civic Associations

  • Boston Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
  • Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts
  • South Carolina Bar Association
  • South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
  • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association

About Me

Monica enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, playing board games and diving into true crime stories.

News & Analysis

Speaking Engagements & Industry Publications

  • "Cyber Warfare: A Battleground for the Insurance Industry," American Bar Association, Co-authored with Elizabeth A. McBride, September 2023
  • "Language Inclusivity in the Practice of Law," South Carolina Lawyer Magazine, May, 2022
  • “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.”
  • Maya Angelou

Practice Emphasis

  • Defense of EEOC and State Agency Charges
  • Federal and State Litigation
  • Employment Policy Formulation and Advice
  • Defense of Grievances in Arbitrations
  • Sexual Harassment Investigations and Defense
  • Policy Analysis and Employment Law Training

Education

University of South Carolina School of Law

  • J.D., 2015
  • National Order of the Barristers
  • 2015 Justice Powell Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
  • 2015 D. Reece Williams III Trial Advocacy Award
  • 2015 Mark Blickle Award for Appellate Advocacy
  • 2015 J. Woodrow Lewis Moot Court Champion, Best Brief and Best Advocate

University of South Carolina

  • B.A., Political Science, 2012

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Massachusetts (2023)
  • South Carolina (2015)
  • U.S. Supreme Court (2023)
  • First Circuit Court of Appeals (2023)
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts (2023)
  • U.S. District Court for Massachusetts (2023)
  • Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (2018)
  • U.S. District Court for South Carolina (2016) 
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