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Cecilia R. Ehresman

Cecilia Ehresman is an associate in the firm's Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice. She is known for her practical, business-focused approach to problem solving, and is a go-to resource for employers navigating the increasingly complex employment law landscape. Cecilia represents employers across industries in complex employment litigation and high-stakes administrative proceedings. Her experience spans federal and state courts across the nation, as well as appearances before the EEOC, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies.

Cecilia advises clients on a broad spectrum of employment disputes, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour issues, workplace safety compliance, and restrictive covenant enforcement. She has particular experience navigating claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

In addition to her litigation work, Cecilia regularly counsels employers on day-to-day personnel matters, helping clients proactively manage risk and maintain compliance with state and federal employment laws. She frequently advises on sensitive terminations, AI use in the workplace, workplace investigations, accommodations, leave issues, and internal policy development. She also assists with drafting and revising key employment documents, including offer letters, employment agreements, separation and severance agreements, employee handbooks, and non-compete agreements.

Prior to joining the firm, Cecilia served as an associate at a top 100 U.S. law firm, where she focused her practice on labor and employment. Through this role, Cecilia represented clients in a wide range of industries across the nation, such as large medical institutions, media, entertainment and hospitality, and institutions of higher education. Cecilia acted as lead associate in employment-related litigations across various federal and state courts and administrative agencies, and provided counseling on nationwide and local personnel policies, procedures, and issues.

  • Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Litigation - Labor and Employment in Charleston, SC, 2024-2026
  • Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Charleston, Class of 2024
  • St. John's University School of Law 
    • Recipient of the Award for Excellence in Labor and Employment Law
    • Executive Research Editor, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
    • President, Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Society 
    • Member, Women's Law Society; Intellectual Property Law Society
  • The Catholic University of America
    • University Scholar
    • Phi Betta Kappa 
    • Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society
    • Psi Chi International Honors Society for Psychology
    • Psi Sigma Tau International Honors Society for Philosophy
  • “Overview: Deemed Exports - Hiring and Employing ‘Foreign’ Employees, and CIFUS Filing Obligations,” South Carolina Association of Corporate Counsel, 14 September 2023
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