Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is pleased to announce that Melissa Cizmorris has joined the firm’s Denver office as a shareholder in the Litigation Department. Cizmorris represents clients in employment litigation, counseling and business transactions.
“Employers with multistate operations need legal counsel that connects day-to-day workplace decisions with litigation risk and business objectives,” said Carrie Johnson, co-chair of Brownstein’s Litigation practice group. “Melissa brings this expertise and expands our support for businesses navigating critical employment matters and transactions.”
Cizmorris has litigated in state and federal courts throughout Colorado, Kansas, New York and New Jersey and represents employers in a variety of labor and employment matters involving Title VII discrimination and harassment claims, FLSA and other wage actions, claims brought under the ADA and FMLA, and non-compete and trade secret enforcement. She also advises human capital and human resources outsourcing companies such as staffing agencies and professional employer organizations (PEOs). Cizmorris provides a broad range of pre-litigation support to clients, including conducting audits and investigations and drafting handbooks, policies and agreements. She also helps interpret and apply policies, navigate compliance issues, and handle employee discipline and termination fairly and effectively. Prior to joining Brownstein, Cizmorris was a partner in Akerman LLP’s Labor and Employment group.
“My work spans the full range of employment needs—from helping businesses navigate day-to-day workplace decisions to resolving disputes and supporting acquisitions,” said Cizmorris. “I look forward to bringing my experience to Brownstein and helping clients manage their employment needs as their businesses grow and evolve.”
She earned her law degree from Brooklyn Law School and her bachelor’s degree, from the University of Texas at Austin.