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Rachel understands both the potential of AI and emerging technology, and how to drive transformative change while identifying and managing legal risk for employers.

Rachel's practice at Seyfarth focuses on AI risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. With a career spanning the intersection of law, technology, and policy, Rachel offers clients unparalleled insights into navigating complex AI issues in the workplace and beyond. Rachel’s unique blend of technological knowledge, legal acumen, and regulatory experience, combined with her executive-level perspective on driving technological change while managing legal risk, equips her clients with the essential tools to effectively address AI-related challenges. Rachel's approach, informed by her experience as both a business leader and a government regulator, allows her to provide practical, business-oriented solutions that resonate with employers facing rapidly evolving technological landscapes.

Christy is a trusted legal advisor to employers navigating OFCCP audits, pay equity analyses, diversity & inclusion initiatives, affirmative action compliance, #MeToo investigations, EEOC charges, employment litigation, and other employment-related legal matters.

Building a workforce for the future requires data-driven insights to spot trends, identify and mitigate risks, and create programs that attract and retain the best talent. Increasingly aggressive legal and regulatory developments are placing new demands on employer practices, policies, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Clients routinely turn to Christy for guidance on legal matters related to data analytics, including OFCCP audit defense, pay equity analysis, adverse impact analysis, affirmative action compliance, DE&I analysis, and reduction in force  analysis. She understands the realities of a busy workplace and is adept at implementing comprehensive compliance schemes for clients. She has substantial experience conducting sophisticated, proactive equal pay analyses, as well as targeted analyses to respond to compensation claims. Christy represents employers in connection with discrimination, harassment, denial-of-benefits, defamation, wrongful discharge, and other claims in front of the EEOC and state and federal courts, and also has significant experience with #MeToo investigations, including sensitive, high-level scenarios. She has litigated under all the major federal employment laws, such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA, and USERRA, and advises employers on risk-reducing strategies. Additionally, Christy regularly assists companies in drafting, negotiating, and analyzing employment contracts, severance contracts, and non-compete agreements.

Christy has a deep commitment to pro bono work, and is actively involved in several regional programs that provide critical legal support to low-income populations.